The Mystery on the Easel Phase II

Posted on March 22, 2017 by thecontentedcrafter

Hello my friends! Just for Kerry who became a bit concerned by his prolonged absence, the header features my lovely Orlando who has been usurped from his position of star of this blog by the cute, bouncy and camera ready Siddy. Orlando doesn’t like cameras very much, he believes they are out to steal his soul and acts accordingly. He is however in good health and spirits and spends a lot of time curled up by Siddy or stealing Siddy’s favourite spot (my knee) or Siddy’s second favourite spot (beside me in my big chair) and generally causing Siddy reasons for consternation. All is well in Orlando’s world. ❤

So, on with the business at hand. We are looking at the progress of a painting – who knows what will happen!

Just to refresh your memory, in the last post you saw this

Phase1

Now here is Phase II

Phase 2

Where is this going? Any thoughts?

Phase III is maybe a couple of days away, see you then.

Thanks for coming by today, I love that you did!

46 thoughts on “The Mystery on the Easel Phase II”

Sherri Matthews on March 29, 2017 at 11:12 pm said:

Reading your recent posts backwards wanting to see what you are up to dear Pauline, I am as intrigued now as when I began! Your header looks like a most beautiful stained glass window…I must have missed Orlando’s photo sadly. Glad to hear things are all well in his world though, albeit at poor Siddy’s expense. But we both know that when a cat knows what it wants to do, there is no stopping it…and I know you will more than make it up to Siddy 😉 ❤

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 30, 2017 at 8:35 am said:
  
  Siddy has the attention span of a gnat so he soon forgets ….. but a cat is like an elephant, so it’s a win-win if we let him come out on top 🙂
  
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mommermom on March 25, 2017 at 2:33 pm said:

Can’t wait to see the next phase! I just love your unique and captivating style! 💙

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 25, 2017 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  Hi Jan – the next phase is already up 🙂 Thank you ❤
  
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KerryCan on March 24, 2017 at 11:52 pm said:

ORLANDO! So good to see that boyo–he is truly handsome. Thanks for giving me one less thing to worry about! I see that painting as inky doodles writ large–and I really like what you’re doing!

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 25, 2017 at 7:54 am said:
  
  We are all thrilled that you cared enough to enquire! Thank you for the nudge – I shall try harder for fair representation 🙂
  Next phase about to hit the www!
  
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Norah on March 24, 2017 at 7:43 pm said:

Ooh, Pauline. I love it! My favourite colours, why would I not? I didn’t expect to see a Mandala added, but I’m not surprised it has a spiritual intent. I look forward to seeing the next addition. I’m pleased you are going to show us the progress in each post. 🙂

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 24, 2017 at 8:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks Norah, it is a lot of fun for me to read all the thoughts on what is seen and what it might be – I can never be quite sure where anything will end up, it’s one of the joys of intuitive painting. I end up seeing what it is at the end too and it is so good to have a record of the process. It won’t change the world, but it is fun! 🙂
  
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  - Norah on March 25, 2017 at 6:33 pm said:
    
    Fun! More fun will change the world! We need to band together and spread the word – fun is what makes us us, and is much better than terrorising others!
    
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TanGental on March 23, 2017 at 3:37 am said:

maybe I’m more prosaic than the world viewers above but it looks like what someone looking down would see of a large umbrella overlooking the seashore or a pool, or maybe a carousel from the same above viewpoint.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 5:35 am said:
  
  I don’t think that is at all prosaic Geoff – it is a delightful new take on the view! And now you have mentioned it, it is perfectly obvious 🙂 Thank you!
  
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sewchet on March 23, 2017 at 12:46 am said:

I never know what you’re going to come up with next and wouldn’t have guessed this – or anything close! It’s always a surprise (the nice kind!) to see your ideas take shape.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 5:37 am said:
  
  Thank you Sheila – it’s not always successful, but when it is no-one is more surprised than me 🙂 This one has a way to go yet – anything could happen!
  
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Gallivanta on March 23, 2017 at 12:30 am said:

At this hour of the night I only have half a brain so I can’t think what might happen next in this piece. At the moment I like the contrast of the colourful detailed side with the soft simplicity of the other side of the canvas. And I love Orlando’s presence at the top of the page.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 5:41 am said:
  
  You were up late. I am up early. If we move our schedules an hour each way we may overlap 🙂 It’s lovely to have Orlando back on view isn’t it. He doesn’t care, but we enjoy it. Thank you for your views on the canvas – am enjoying hearing from everyone and wondering if I should have stopped here…… Hopefully you will have another guiding thought for me when the next phase goes up 🙂
  
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  - Gallivanta on March 23, 2017 at 11:08 pm said:
    
    Indeed. If I am up late again I can give you another late night perspective. I am sure that the time of day , or even the weather, affect one’s point of view.
    
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Jill Weatherholt on March 22, 2017 at 11:20 pm said:

I’m with Orlando, I don’t like cameras either. I don’t know where the painting is going, but it sure is stunning where it is right now, Pauline. xo

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 5:42 am said:
  
  Thank you Jill – I have an idea where it is going, but it’s like when you are writing a book, you can never be quite sure what the characters might do or say next …… That’s three of us who are camera shy ❤
  
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derrickjknight on March 22, 2017 at 10:55 pm said:

That is a superb picture of Orlando. The family photographer? I’ll wait to see where the painting is going 🙂

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 5:45 am said:
  
  I actually took that one Derrick (she said proudly) thank you for your fullsome praise. I’ll stick that comment on my ‘you can do this’ wall 🙂
  
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  - derrickjknight on March 23, 2017 at 8:00 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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Born To Organize on March 22, 2017 at 6:17 pm said:

When I squint my eyes it reminds of several points of light. The blues are reminiscent of the ocean. It’s intriguing and beautiful.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 7:50 pm said:
  
  Well, you know how much I love the ocean – so it doesn’t surprise me you see that. Sea colours sneak into everything I do, even when I’m not thinking of it 🙂 I love that you think it is ‘intriguing and beautiful’. Maybe I should have stopped here 🙂
  
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  - Born To Organize on March 23, 2017 at 3:57 am said:
    
    The ocean lives in your soul, Pauline. What a wonderful thing. I’m enjoying the visual journey. Next installment…?
    
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    - thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 5:46 am said:
      
      Next installment in a couple more days Alys 🙂
      
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      - Born To Organize on March 25, 2017 at 6:33 am said:
        
        ….:-)
        
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Ginene Nagel on March 22, 2017 at 5:12 pm said:

I see the painting as a representation of energy flowing out of the heart. It is really wonderful. This painting reminds me of the saying about people who are sad should get a kitten. There is no way a person would be sad with your painting in sight. Love it.
Ginene

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  Wow – what a lovely thought you have left here Ginene, it quite stirs my heart! I hope you still think that when you see the progressions to come…………..
  
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L. T. Garvin, Author on March 22, 2017 at 4:01 pm said:

I so laughed at you saying that Orlando thinks cameras might steal his soul. My dog, Sam, is the same way. He won’t even look straight at me when I have a camera or the phone to take his picture. Ha ha, these little creatures are too cute and funny. I love your painting, I have no idea where it is going, but I really like it! 😀

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  Aren’t our furry friends funny – they all have their take on life! I can just imagine the look on your Sam’s face when you produce that camera! Glad to hear you like what is happening in the painting – stay tuned for the next phase though ……….
  
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  - L. T. Garvin, Author on March 23, 2017 at 4:16 pm said:
    
    I shall 😀
    
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aFrankAngle on March 22, 2017 at 3:52 pm said:

Orlando knows he’s king and knows how to make Siddy think he’s king. Meanwhile, I love the kaleidoscope nature of the project at hand. 🙂

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  I think you probably have the whole cat/dog (and maybe female/male?) thing sorted there Frank 🙂 🙂 Great to hear your take on the work in progress – thank you!
  
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insearchofitall on March 22, 2017 at 3:44 pm said:

It keeps getting more and more interesting. Looks like Orlando is just plain mellow Yellow. Adjusted to his sibling just fine. Looking forward to seeing the next phase.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 5:03 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you are finding this interesting too Marlene – it’s a lot of fun for me to post in this way and to hear everyone’s thoughts. Orlando is just plain mellow – especially after his baggie has just been refilled with his drug of preference (nepeta)….. (My responses in this comment file is taking a definite lean towards alternative culture today) 🙂
  
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Carrie Lynn on March 22, 2017 at 3:03 pm said:

Hello and hugs to Orlando, Siddy and you! ❤ Your mandala and or dream catcher reminds me of the weather we are having now. Its summer and the whole painting just screams water, sun, swimming, fun and family.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Very cool Carrie! Thank you so much for sharing – and your weather sounds wonderful!! But when is it not in the Philippines?
  
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  - Carrie Lynn on March 23, 2017 at 6:14 pm said:
    
    Oh but when the rainy season hits us by mid June to early January that’s when most of my mood swings occur. Haha! I don’t know. Possibly maybe because I just love the sun and dread rain.
    
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    - thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 6:59 pm said:
      
      That’s a long rainy season Carrie! Life is very different in the tropics isn’t it! Six months of constant rain would drive me batty – and the humidity!!!
      
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the eternal traveller on March 22, 2017 at 2:25 pm said:

Your painting reminds me of those enhanced photos we see of far away galaxies, with all the swirling gases and planets and stars. I love these vibrant colours and I really like how the circle is partly off the canvas, as if it’s on the move.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  I like the way you see things Carol! This is so exciting for me having such clever readers! 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you will think of the next phase………
  
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arlingwoman on March 22, 2017 at 2:20 pm said:

Oooh, I get the first comment. I must have missed the previous blog, but this painting is the universe–earth and sea and sky and space and that wheel is what rolls in with all the encompassing largeness. Whew. I sound like I’m on drugs, but it’s just coffee (and decaf at that), I swear. Circles and wheels are symbolic of infinity, no? Orlando looks positively blissful, but then sleeping in the sun will do that for you…

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 22, 2017 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  I like the way your sober mind sounds like you’re several tokes into the pipe – I agree with all you say! Obviously we don’t need drugs 🙂 Yes, the circle is symbolic of infinity and the divine feminine too. And I like what you see in the colours and shapes……. Let’s wait and see what you think of the next phase.
  
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  - arlingwoman on March 23, 2017 at 12:36 am said:
    
    This expansive infinite is why I like the cards I bought for myself…There look to be stars and starfish, light and water all present.
    
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    - thecontentedcrafter on March 23, 2017 at 6:57 am said:
      
      Your cards have become my favourites too – for the same reasons, there’s a lot in there. I’m going to play with this idea more.
      
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      - arlingwoman on March 23, 2017 at 8:48 am said:
        
        Yes!
        
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