She stood outside the jazz bar enjoying a cigarette break one late afternoon. Her commanding dignified presence demanded my full attention as I breezed past her on the sidewalk. Suddenly I stopped in my tracks and realized I had to go back for a photo. She had such an air of detached coolness that I was almost too rattled to approach her. When I asked permission for a photograph, her face reflected slight annoyance tempered with flattered surprise. Remaining silent a few moments, she sized me up before finally muttering "sure" and then struck a pose as I fumbled with my camera. I thanked her and complimented her style, but she shot me a look as if to say "run along kid, you bother me" - which made me like her even more. Medium: acrylic and colored pencil in moleskine.
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I'm having so much fun enjoying imagining the gorgeous, effervescent 14 charming the chic tough cookie that I have nothing snarky to say. !!!!
I love this piece.
Posted by: Vern | March 04, 2010 at 06:25 AM
Epic!!
Posted by: miss e | March 05, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Oh Vern, you're such a charmer! I'm nearly finished with the maple syrup, so you're going to have to make another trip out west soon.
xoxo,
14
Posted by: 14 | March 05, 2010 at 10:52 PM
love it!
Posted by: Wahrscheinlich.wordpress.com | March 06, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Darling! Maple Syrup on it's way as soon as I can arrange it! I was at another secret location but just returned, so I will keep you posted!
It's a good year for syrup!
all my amber-coloured love,
Vernoid
Posted by: Vern | March 08, 2010 at 03:42 PM
This subject and rendering has got be on my list of faves. Love her expression. She could be Tom Waits mom.
Posted by: Red | March 30, 2010 at 09:59 AM