Wednesday 12 August 2009

Wednesday's Women No. 32


















What are you looking at?

*artwork by Alice Neel

42 comments:

kj said...

thank god for cerebral dignity when all else flabs and fails..

Art by Darla Kay said...

Haaaaaaaaaaa! Love this....and you!
Darla♥

Tessa said...

Oh, glorious painting! I've had time today to read through the posts I missed and my heart is broken with the latest news about Sheldon. But, as you say, he is a lion...and lions can survive in the wilderness. They can...and he will.

Your Blogland Lane house is just exactly right, Renee, in every possible way. I think I might just move into yours rather than set up mine - I won't get in the way, promise! Tell you what, I can do the cooking when no-one else feels so inclined... On second thoughts, I will build mine because then you can come visit when ever you need a break.

Unknown said...

Oh I love this one!!! LOL It made me smile!! Bravo!!

Deborah said...

What am I looking at? My future! Apparently I shall become a nudest in my dotage...

angela recada said...

I love Alice Neel and her self-portraits! I should only look so good naked in my 80s! (What's she holding in her hand? A whip? Oh, it's only a brush. . . oh, well. . . Maybe it's to poke out the eyes of rude people who stare?)

Big hugs and lots of love,
xoxoxo
Angela

Kolleen said...

ooooooh i love this!!!! xoxoxox

Rosaria Williams said...

You should know I look better in my wedding picture.

Unknown said...

hahahaha....you are so funny Renee!!!

I have an award for you over at my blog!!! your friendship means a lot to me!!!

Hugs
Diana

A.Smith said...

Not again! First it was my bad hair day, and now that drawing that I know it was inspired by a stolen photo of myself is here.
The horror, the horror!

Love you girl, I hope things are a bit calmer. Sending good thoughts and Healing Hopes to all with my love.

Sarah said...

She's beautiful. I wonder what she is holding?
Sarah x

Manon said...

OMG.... are my boobs going to look like that in thirty years? Maybe two? lol

Anonymous said...

EXACTLY!!!!
That's what I feel like.....
I'll send you a picture that I named that "what are you looking at" It's an angry pod with an attitude...

I think that older woman looks a lot like I feel.

I'm thinking and praying Renee....
and loving you immensely

Silke Powers said...

Oh, I love that, Renee! You made me laugh today and that is good!! Love, Silke

yoborobo said...

OK, Renee - who gave you my picture? Actually, I think she looks pretty good. Defiant. Defiant is a good thing 99% of the time, I think.

Sending you a hug - xoxoxoxox Pam

Art by Darla Kay said...

Ok, when I first looked I just loved her face and her attitude, but the more I look, I'm not sure what she's doing?? Is she knitting something?
Love, Darla♥

Anonymous said...

:-) !!!!!

Snowbrush said...

Hey, Renee, what's that you've got there in your right hand? Looks like a riding crop, you nasty girl.

Jaliya said...

Ha! -- Smarty Pants! ... er, Smarty Pantless! ;-D

She reminds me, a little, in that arch expression, of my mother!

< giggle >

xoxoxoxoxo

Ingrid Mida said...

Fabulous image! Who is the artist?

Baino said...

Oh I wish she'd put some knickers on!

Marion said...

Is that a baton on her hand? Is she, perhaps, directing an orchestra in her lovely head? Why, I do believe she is, by jove! Jolly good, jolly good. Keep up the good work!! LMAO! Blessings, Love & Hugs, dearest, funny Renee!!! ;-)

A Cuban In London said...

in between your post about Blogland Lane and this one, you have made my night. I have mentioned it before but your blog is witty and never ever despondent despite whatever problems might be affecting you. Many thanks. A normal body, why was I so surprised to see a normal body? Why is it so odd? Great post and fantastic illustration. And as for Blogland Lane, I'm already packing my suitcases. See you soon.

Greetings from London.

Isabella Wellesley said...

I am finally commenting after following your blog for almost a year. I can't remember how I got here but I am so glad I found you! You are a true gem here in blogland and it seems you have captured the hearts of so many people, especially women. You are truly a giving and loving soul and I enjoyed your banter with some of your blog visitors even though it is difficult to follow your back and forth comments. You are very funny. I admire your boldness.

Alas, for today's post, it is very funny but you should try not to end your sentence in a preposition.

Have a wonderful day. You truly are an admirable and remarkable woman!

Ces Adorio said...

Hot dang! This woman reminds me of someone! ACK!

Rikkij said...

Renee- Not sure if my comment got through. if so, just ignore this one. Scared me-thought I was looking into a mirror! ~rick

Rikkij said...

Renee- my computer is really sucking! Ntried two comments. will just come back tomorrow and see if any got through. ~rick

Mim said...

I like the way she is holding what appears to be a white hanky!

rochambeau said...

I'm looking at a beautiful woman that's cool enough to pose in the nude!
How are you?
Hows everybody?
Sending you my VERY best wishes and
Love,
Constance

Chrisy said...

Me thinks this girl's holding a thermometer and a tissue..so...new painting caption...
Get over here now George...with so much swine flu about you know we have to keep track of our temperatures!
ps sending much love your way honey...

LDWatkins said...

I wish we could all do that,just throw off the wraps that bind us and shout out 'freedom- let me be!' But, then again guess the world's not ready for that. Frightening thought, actually. LOL G'night,all--Lynda

Sarah Sullivan said...

OMG I looove that hon!! I was a CNA for a while - saw alot of that..folks comfortable in their skin!! LOl - this one cracked me up!!
Jim said howdy and thank you again!! He's bringin' the wine!!
Love ya, Sarah

Michelle said...

A piccy of me!

xxxx

Anonymous said...

You can have any room you want Renee... for as long as you want... I think Sonia wants to come too...
Of course you can sleep with me... we'll squeeze in and have a slumber party... talking and laughing until the dawn...

Of course you will always be welcome in my gypsy caravan... because I love you so....
Pattee

Yvonne Anderson said...

Lovin it!

Love you x

xxx said...

beautiful :)

xoxo

Elizabeth said...

Love this.

Caroline said...

This is a delightful image - and look how many of us are relating to it!! You have such a knack for picking the right ones Renee! Thanks! Made me smile today.
Caroline xx P.s. I love my word verification 'blesse'!!

soulbrush said...

yippppeeeee, 'old but not yet cold' or is she 'cold and old'?? terrific thanks for the giggle. xxx

@eloh said...

Hey Renee, if I had known that guy looking in my window was going to draw what he saw I would have put some clothes on.

studio lolo said...

This is SO me and so ME today!!

I'm a grouse.

That doesn't stop me from feeling the love though Renee ;)

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
A universe full of hugs for you.
Lolo

Draffin Bears said...

Haha,
I love this Renee and feel like this so often.

Hugs
Carolyn