Thursday, September 19, 2013

Allegra
























"Allegra"
20x20" oil on linen

SOLD

Meet Allegra. She's a dragonfly and a tad narcissistic, but who among us isn't...a tad? Clearly she's enchanted with the vision of herself and why not? She's a rainbow in motion. So many incredible colors, her whispering wings, her shapely legs.... and so many of them!

She's always been a star, in her own mind anyway. And society today does nothing to discourage her, elevating her to celebrity status merely on the basis of her looks. She spends a lot of time gazing in her mirror and posting selfies, however she does find time to shop and party with her buds.

She's young, carefree and rich. Having just graduated from Dragonfly High, Leggy as her friends call her, is planning to tour the continent before taking up residence in Paris for a year, where I'm sure she'll get into lots of good times, a little trouble and some dazzling designer duds. She might even do some modeling.

Ahh, to be young, rich, beautiful and capable of flight!



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  1. Diana Moses BotkinSeptember 19, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I love the painting, Suzanne and this comment of yours, "Ahh, to be young, rich, beautiful and capable of flight!" Indeed!

    I'd settle for young and beautiful, but rich and capable of flight sound pretty good too.

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  2. Sunny Avocado ArtSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    WOW! Impressive! Perhaps you should include the shot of your paintings on the easel on every one. Yours are usually so big and this in 20x20, impressive I say again. :)

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  3. Susan RouxSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Stunning! I love the colors you used. No wonder she's so into herself, you created her into a gorgeous creature! I love the composition, especially the shapes defined by her legs and reflections. It's been awhile since your imaginative stories accompany your paintings. I love that they're finding their way back into your blog. So fun to read... Hugs my friend.

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  4. hmuxoSeptember 19, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    This is bug is beautifully painted, Suzanne!!! Love her markings and colors!!! I can only imagine how beautiful it looks in person, especially the size of it. Wonderful job, as always.!

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  5. Sergio DSSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Preciosa, simpática libélula llena de color.

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  6. Studio at the FarmSeptember 19, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Allegra is QUITE the young lady/bug! What an exquisite painting! As you say, the colors are fabulous, and your format is perfect. I'm happy to see you have done another wonderful [and colorful] bug painting - I do love them.

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  7. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Holy smokies- look at those wings- they are amazing! How beautiful you are Allegra, I have a feeling that you will make many amazing journeys, and I hope you tell us lots of stories- so we can share your joy.
    love
    tweedles

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  8. Autumn LeavesSeptember 20, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    You said it all in that last line, sister! She is a beauty indeed!

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  9. Sandra BusbySeptember 20, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    This is SO beeeeautiful!! And I love her little story - It made me chuckle! I'd like to paint one of theses guys one day. We have lots of huge blue/green ones which hover in our garden in the summer months. They are so pretty :0)

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  10. Brenda FergusonSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    So happy you have a subscribe widget now! What a delight to receive Allegra in my Inbox today! She IS surely a rainbow in motion. And need I remind you, my friend, that you ARE young, rich, beautiful and oh-so-capable of flight.
    Bren

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  11. karen s stittSeptember 22, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    See? See how we love it when you tell a tale about an insect? Fab!

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  12. Crystal CookSeptember 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Egads Suz!!!! This is GORGEOUS!!! I love all those colors, you brought them to life in an incredibly beautiful way! I also am salivating over your lovely paintings all lined up on the floor, especially the eggs. And I really don't like eggs. But dadgum if they aren't beautiful by your brush!!

    I saw a beautiful monarch butterfly on my front porch when I left to go running the other day, and thought of you. ALthough I don't think I've seen you paint a butterfly before. But still, a bug, I thought you'd turn into the most beautiful dame.

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  13. Celeste BerginSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    "dragonfly high" ...hahaha! Allegra would most certainly stand out in any institution. Love the painting and the words are beautiful too.

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  14. Mary Sheehan WinnSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Suzanne, check out my post from today ....coincidence.....

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  15. Angela SullivanSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    She is certainly majestic.

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  16. Diane HoeptnerSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Oh, to be glittery, gorgeous and absolutely care-free, that wench doesn't know how good she's got it.

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  17. Diane HoeptnerSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Oh, to be glittery, gorgeous and absolutely care-free, that wench doesn't know how good she's got it.

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  18. SusanSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Allegra has it all! Your work is gorgeous, high spirited, precise and pure fun!

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  19. Shirley FachillaOctober 2, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Please tell Allegra to watch out for French frogs who claim to be princes.

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  20. Connie ChadwellOctober 31, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    I've never liked bugs, eeek! but your paintings of insects give me a new slant on them - really, really gorgeous!

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  21. Billie CrainNovember 10, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I'm ashamed to say it's been awhile since I visited your blog, Suzanne. Facebook has made me lazy. :( I saw this dragonfly and my jaw dropped. This truly inspired! Bravo!

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  22. Mary Sheehan WinnFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    fantastic portrait!

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