Thursday, June 18, 2009

Silhouettes

I adore the elegant and sophisticated drawings by Aurore de La Morinerie. Her work can be seen internationally in prestigious magazines and in the world of fashion and luxury. Her techniques include ink and wash painting as well as etching press for monotypes.

It's amazing how our minds form familiar figures from hints of shapes and colors. A whole story is created from the stunning ease of her brush strokes. She must have a magic brush of sorts because these are truly inspiring.

25 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    These are breathtaking. Amazing how both movement and lighting are captured by these simple images.

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  2. Amanda NicoleJune 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    I agree - truly inspiring! I am always in awe of these talented people who have an amazing command of a paint brush. So much movement and life in these!

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  3. Phone with a CordJune 18, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Love the first and last! I wish I could create something like this.

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  4. Ann MarieJune 18, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    oh, these are really great. my fave is the woman in the red dress.

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  5. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I love these! Thanks for naming the artist behind these pieces!

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  6. Bonbon OiseauJune 18, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    these really are magnificent, you've described them perfectly.

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  7. Megan @ Pink O'ClockJune 18, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    these are so pretty--i love the butterflies.

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  8. Prêt à VoyagerJune 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    wow! so beautiful. i love the natural simplicity about them :)

    anne

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  9. JosephineJune 18, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    wow, these are magic indeed! i love how so much movement and character is conveyed with just a few brush strokes.

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  10. LeciawpJune 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    oooh lovely - captivating - especially that last one!

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  11. High-Heeled Foot in the doorJune 18, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Wow! Number 3 and 5 are my favorite. I so wish I could paint! Just beautiful work!

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  12. CleliaJune 18, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I agree, her brush strokes are trully beautiful.

    Clelia

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  13. CindyJune 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    they are really beautiful, ethereal.

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  14. Rebecca is Thrilled by the ThoughtJune 18, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    I really love these. I want those butterflies.

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  15. piccioloJune 18, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    beautiful! I love the butterflies one the best I think
    : )

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  16. SimplyGroveJune 18, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    I seriously love the last one!!! xx

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  17. Fifi FlowersJune 18, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    FAB silhouettes!!!

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  18. littlebyrdJune 18, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    These are really soft and dreamy - quite beautiful!

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  19. Simply Mel {Reverie}June 18, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  20. Design HealingJune 18, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    wow, they are beautiful

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  21. simplesongJune 19, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    oh, i adore these!

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  22. maryJune 19, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    I love these! Especially that last one...swoon.

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  23. Jessie CacciolaJune 22, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    so pretty! xo

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  24. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    wow, these are really beautiful and amazing.

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  25. viva b.June 26, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    lovely {sigh}

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