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I love when a ballerina is on pointe, it's as if she's swiveling on a tiny top, and at any moment she could spin out of control and fall.  That moment when she goes up to this position looks effortless and yet I know it's years of training before a ballerina moves into "toe shoes".  This piece was created first with a layer of molding paste, then I began drawing out the ballerina and adding layers of acrylic paint mixed with gel medium to create the thicker texture.  The colors in my last few dancer pieces have moved from the bolder reds to the softer whites, greys and blues.  I see this movement in color as a reflection of what I'm going through in my life.  Although red is my very favorite color and will always be seen in my paintings, these softer colors definitely represent me...softening into my age, into my career, into my romance and into my life.  Even these movements and the expressions the dancers have are more at peace.  With age comes wisdom and peace.
I love when a ballerina is on pointe, it's as if she's swiveling on a tiny top, and at any moment she could spin out of control and fall.  That moment when she goes up to this position looks effortless and yet I know it's years of training before a ballerina moves into "toe shoes".  This piece was created first with a layer of molding paste, then I began drawing out the ballerina and adding layers of acrylic paint mixed with gel medium to create the thicker texture.  The colors in my last few dancer pieces have moved from the bolder reds to the softer whites, greys and blues.  I see this movement in color as a reflection of what I'm going through in my life.  Although red is my very favorite color and will always be seen in my paintings, these softer colors definitely represent me...softening into my age, into my career, into my romance and into my life.  Even these movements and the expressions the dancers have are more at peace.  With age comes wisdom and peace.

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Elida Field

United States

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 16 W x 40 H x 1.5 D in

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I love when a ballerina is on pointe, it's as if she's swiveling on a tiny top, and at any moment she could spin out of control and fall. That moment when she goes up to this position looks effortless and yet I know it's years of training before a ballerina moves into "toe shoes". This piece was c...

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2018

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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

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I am a professional artist specializing in mixed media and acrylic painting. I am the owner of Elida Art Studio & Gallery, a TV personality for AM Northwest, teach art workshops and classes, paint live for auctions, and lead artistic tours of Italy, Greece, & beyond. I am a mother of three, world traveler, avid salsa dancer, and Barre3 enthusiast. Currently, I am working on my latest series called “Dancing In Red.” Merging my two passions of dancing and painting, I have created works that are pulsing with life & vivacity! It is “that moment of complete freedom” that I want my viewers to feel, allowing them to become an active part of the painting. I pride myself on being able to teach “those who can only draw stick figures” and would love to facilitate any artistic adventure you are willing to take! To learn more about my classes, workshops, paint parties, auctions, and artists tours, visit my website .

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