Blanket Of Love
Oil Pastels (Original Sold)
Concept: “If I were an owl, I will cover you with my wings on a cold winter night.” This is a piece I did many years ago, I did a mini series of what it would be like and what I would like to do if I were an owl :D So over here,I wanted to be a useful owl and make my wings into a colourful quilt and cover those in need of love and warmth.
coffeetea
wow the protection of love….. this makes great therapeutical art for kids. Thank you.
udonchow in reply to coffeetea’s comment
Thank you coffeetea :D Glad my art can be useful and serve a greater good :D
migaloomagic
aw…this is so very beautiful….so very comforting…
i love this image very much Ellen, you’ve done a wonderful piece
with brilliant colours….all children everywhere will love this and the
story accompanying! :D
Vestque
Awwww, I want an owl hug :D Very Beautiful
udonchow in reply to Vestque’s comment
Here’s one coming your way,Vestque! ;D
fixtape
Aw, That’s sweet.
udonchow in reply to fixtape’s comment
Glad you find it sweet…cause it may look kinda dark and eerie to some. Where I come from, owls are not good omen. To me, they are absolutely charming, especially the tawny owls ;D
frozenfa
awwww… lovely, Ellen!! i’ve always had this image in mind.. an angel hugging me and keeping me warm with her wings.. love this, Ellen!!! XD
udonchow in reply to frozenfa’s comment
Thanks Fa! :D Has that image become a reality? :D This is one of the pieces that I told you about…bought by a company for tee designs. That’s why I didn’t put it up for sale.
Sylvia Tax
Beautiful work !
udonchow in reply to Sylvia Tax’s comment
Thank you so much Sylvia! :D
frozenfa
oooh!! this is the one?! cool!!
eeeh? no.. no angel hug me from behind.. hell, i think i’d freakout if it happened. lolz!!! XD
lallymac
Your work is beautiful and thought-provoking. It is very gentle, a stark contrast to the hard world sometimes find ourselves facing.
udonchow in reply to lallymac’s comment
Thank you lallymac, that’s a beautiful comment….the world is indeed a harsh place to live in, so let’s not make it any harsher, I hope art can be one of the ways to bring more smiles and hope to people’s hearts :D
pinkyjain
So sweet, makes me feel so safe and cozy. So lovely Ellen
udonchow in reply to pinkyjain’s comment
Ohhhh…that’s so lovely to know, hug hug! :D
moltencrayons
The oil pastels give a very different quality than your acrylic work. They’re both wonderful techniques for you. In this piece, the pastel accompanies the child motif brilliantly… and I do mean brilliant in all its shades of meaning, both by color intensity, and in the way you’ve succeeded in reflecting childhood expression. Though your work is artistically mature, the style of this piece beckons to crayons in young hands, something acrylics may not have pulled off in the same way. The vegetables, fruit, tree, musical notation, smiling child in the comfort of warm wings make a beautiful and homey quilt of both discovery and protection. And that slice of moon!
udonchow in reply to moltencrayons’s comment
Thank you Moltencrayons! :D I have always felt extremely comfortable with crayons because I feel very spontaneous and creative every time I use them…no matter how old I am, I still have a soft spot for crayon drawings…especially those done by children. I once went to a nice little boutique motel in Chiang Mai…the owner put up drawings of her daughter, looking at the paintings, she must be less than 10 years old…but those drawings were so beautiful and so precious that I felt like taking some home with me! :D
macabrecat
How sweet:)
udonchow in reply to macabrecat’s comment
Thanks macabrecat! :D
shanmclean
so warm and fuzzy!
udonchow in reply to shanmclean’s comment
Quilt blankets are the best, they are made with love :D Thanks!
MissKoo
this is really warm and lovely, congrats on your great work!!
udonchow in reply to MissKoo’s comment
Thank you Miss Koo! I very much look forward to new works! :D
Karen Cook
I love this concept Ellen ~ LOVELY LOVELY LOVELY!!!!!!
udonchow in reply to Karen Cook’s comment
Thank you so much Karen! :D
Karin Taylor
i also notice you’ve used oil pastels…this is something i’d like to try one day also…
my brother Tim uses oil stick sometimes…he says it glides like velvet over the surface….
i love the sound of that…
udonchow in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment
Yes Karin! Do try and get your hands dirty, it’s really quite fun and you may get some unexpected results along the way! :D
Jo Hoden
Lovely work…:)
udonchow in reply to Jo Hoden’s comment
Thank you Jo! :D
Elenne Boothe
Love it, makes one feel warm and loved.
udonchow in reply to Elenne Boothe’s comment
Thank you Elenne for favorting Blanket of Love and for adding me to your watchlist :D May this blanket continue to warm your heart for the days to come!
Elenne Boothe
You are so welcome and I know it will my friend.
Niculina Florian
Beautiful idea and colors!
udonchow in reply to Niculina Florian’s comment
Thank you so much Niculina! May it warm your heart :D
franzi
wonderful, so cute!
udonchow in reply to franzi’s comment
Hi franzi! Thank you for viewing my work and favoriting this piece! :D
bellebuckley
this makes me think of those dolls that fit inside each other a set would be beautiful painted like this :-)
udonchow in reply to bellebuckley’s comment
You must be referring to russian dolls, yes, they are very lovely!! :D
bellebuckley
yes little panda russian dolls would be cute too
Hena Tayeb
aww that is so cute. very children’s book like.
udonchow in reply to Hena Tayeb’s comment
Thank you Hena! Love to write a children book someday :D
valzart
Oh this is lovely (theyr’e all..lovely lol !) great stuff ! ;) Val hugzz
udonchow in reply to valzart’s comment
Thanks Valzart! Glad you love them!! Hugzz :D
blossom
Gorgeous work – Love your words that go with it!!
udonchow in reply to blossom’s comment
Thank you blossom!! Glad you love my art and the significance behind it :D
lurline
Beautiful – bright – colourful – inspired! :)
udonchow in reply to lurline’s comment
Thanks lurline!! :D Happy to know you are inspired, sure brightens my day! :D
missmilly
Your work puts a smile on my face! It’s so bright and wonderful! Well done to you!
udonchow in reply to missmilly’s comment
Thank you Miss Milly! Makes me really happy when people comment that my works put smiles on their faces! :D
Dani Dreyer
Love the texture in this one, get a cosy feeling and one can really feel the warmth!!
udonchow in reply to Dani Dreyer’s comment
Thank you for your wonderful comments,Dani, I would love to be that little boy anytime! :D
Isa Rodriguez
oh dear, dear , dear friend.. this is so good and warm and loving and beautiful !!
udonchow in reply to Isa Rodriguez’s comment
Thanks Isa!! :D This piece was bought by a company to make a kids’ tee….that’s why I couldnt put it up for sale, glad you like it :D
Lorna Gerard
I don’t know how i missed this!!
It’s so beautifully wonderful. It shows your sweet soul. x
udonchow in reply to Lorna Gerard’s comment
awww….thank you so much Lorna, made you day!! Hugs!! ^ _ ^
udonchow in reply to udonchow’s comment
I meant made my day, sorrie!! :D
Lorna Gerard
I think it should be Made our day!!!!!! I have written a childrens story about a Grandma who knits quilts and knits them with love so the people they cover will feel loved and warm. Thank you for your beautiful work and meanings.