With a paint brush in hand, Tina Vaziri is often away having adventures with Mr. Bee. Her travel notes are filled with illustrations, sketches, and stories.

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twist | June 29, 2007

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54 Responses to “twist”

  1. Willie Says:

    Nice. I wonder what is going on behind that mask… :-)

    June 29th, 2007 at 8:41 am


  2. Fernanda Guedes Says:

    She seems to have a twisted mind indeed…

    June 29th, 2007 at 10:00 am


  3. stangy Says:

    I think my favorite aspect is the poised hands…they remind me of sneaking mice in The Nutcracker ballet, really establishing the mystery in your picture. and…thanks a bunch for your nice comment on my illo this week!

    June 29th, 2007 at 10:38 am


  4. random york Says:

    Wow, wow, wow! Tina, that’s a head turner for sure! Keep on painting! Great! Take care in the “live music capital of the world”!

    June 29th, 2007 at 10:56 am


  5. ksklein Says:

    wow. this is great.

    June 29th, 2007 at 11:05 am


  6. doni conner Says:

    great mask! i am pretty sure i bought one just like it at a renaissance festival in the 90’s.

    June 29th, 2007 at 12:18 pm


  7. AscenderRisesAbove Says:

    very nice; I must have alien on the brain today as her mask looks alive

    June 29th, 2007 at 12:44 pm


  8. Marta Says:

    I love the colors you used in her arms and hands.

    June 29th, 2007 at 1:43 pm


  9. Leah Says:

    I love this. The detail in the mask and on the back of her shirt is wonderfully done.

    June 29th, 2007 at 1:46 pm


  10. cata Says:

    Tina your pallette is always a surprise for me!
    Your art is strong and communicative.
    Bello!
    Cata.

    June 29th, 2007 at 2:51 pm


  11. trudette Says:

    Wow, the light and the colors in this painting are breathtaking. I couldn’t stop looking at it.

    June 29th, 2007 at 3:47 pm


  12. bookbabie Says:

    neat illo, love the twisty mask:)

    June 29th, 2007 at 5:51 pm


  13. valgalart Says:

    You are so talented and do such amazing work! Love this mysterious person!

    June 29th, 2007 at 7:38 pm


  14. DK Says:

    This is great, I especially love the colors and the empty town background..

    June 30th, 2007 at 6:22 am


  15. Ces Says:

    Here’s your Bloody Mary.

    Oh I like your sense of humor. You just made me smile.

    June 30th, 2007 at 8:49 am


  16. Nicole Says:

    Wonderful scene, ful of mistery!!!

    June 30th, 2007 at 10:02 am


  17. Tracy Says:

    I agree with the above…she’s very mysterious and the street is oddly quiet! Great work :)

    June 30th, 2007 at 3:56 pm


  18. adrienne Says:

    beautiful as always - i love your use of purple

    June 30th, 2007 at 4:04 pm


  19. paola Says:

    Powerful and rich illustration!
    All the different colours her skin reflects ,the light and mystery are amazing!
    Thanks for the nice words you left on my blog!

    June 30th, 2007 at 5:42 pm


  20. mac mcrae Says:

    Very cool stuff. Cool mass. Looks strong like a mountain.I like your rendering.

    June 30th, 2007 at 7:34 pm


  21. kim Says:

    I can’t quite make out the little orange ball next to her hands, but my eye is strangely drawn to it every time I look at this. Beautiful and mesmerizing!

    June 30th, 2007 at 9:16 pm


  22. Zime Says:

    OH, I love this mask!! My father-in-law handmade leather masks, like this!!! Check it out!
    http://www.lamascaraemboscada.com.ar

    July 1st, 2007 at 10:00 pm


  23. Jana Bouc Says:

    Wonderful colors and composition and so evocative.

    July 1st, 2007 at 10:55 pm


  24. aynaku Says:

    beatiful idea, colours and composition; very mysterious and evocative….tnx for stopping by.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 12:36 am


  25. timafli Says:

    Very bold color. Strong character and mysterious theme.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 2:23 am


  26. pip Says:

    quite spooky, even without the horns. an intriguing moment frozen in time

    July 2nd, 2007 at 7:19 am


  27. enigma Says:

    i’m wondering if i’m as twisted as she is… he he! nice painting.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 9:45 am


  28. Frank Says:

    wow - very well done, Tina - i like the skins palette you used… difficukt and looks very good.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 9:46 am


  29. studio lolo Says:

    Shame on me…I thought I had commented on this already because I really LOVE this! Excellent, moody illo.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 10:09 am


  30. Sara Gancho Says:

    Reminds me of the venice masks! Masquarade is always such a mysterious theme..at it’s sublime..your aproach!

    July 2nd, 2007 at 10:11 am


  31. Karin (sisu) Says:

    Interesting visual.. Great color scheme too.. Ummm, can I sent your drink via FedEx? heehee….

    Karin

    July 2nd, 2007 at 10:26 am


  32. Sarah Says:

    You’re too far way - I’d have to drink it myself. Incredible colours in this and an image with mystery - great work.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 12:48 pm


  33. ISAY Says:

    beautiful painting!

    July 2nd, 2007 at 1:07 pm


  34. AndyDoodler Says:

    Beeautiful! Love the feel of it!

    July 2nd, 2007 at 3:45 pm


  35. Ursula Shaw Says:

    Wow. Great piece. Love the mask!

    July 2nd, 2007 at 3:48 pm


  36. Nancy Says:

    How eerie! The hands are particularly well-done.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 4:14 pm


  37. Loni Edwards Says:

    I love the colors blending together especially on the arms. You’ve done a beautiful piece here. Thank you for the kind post on my blog :)

    July 2nd, 2007 at 6:05 pm


  38. Honor Bowden Says:

    This makes me wonder what’s going to happen next? Very intriguing.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 7:47 pm


  39. Nathalie Choupay Says:

    I love the contrast and the colors. Beautiful painting!

    July 2nd, 2007 at 9:32 pm


  40. wingedheels Says:

    This is gorgeous. Is it pastel? I love the drama and and tension, especially in her hands. And, the light is incredible. A bloody Mary with 2 olives in in order!!

    July 2nd, 2007 at 9:58 pm


  41. Tina Says:

    It’s actually acrylic paint, with some Prisma color pencil work on top.

    July 2nd, 2007 at 10:14 pm


  42. janie Says:

    love her mask, great atmosphere of suspence

    July 3rd, 2007 at 2:26 am


  43. el Says:

    The light in the illo is wonderful!

    July 3rd, 2007 at 8:50 am


  44. Marion Says:

    I like the classical touch in it (the mask and streets)…I’ve never had a bloody Mary I must admit.

    July 3rd, 2007 at 10:17 am


  45. michael dailey Says:

    like the european touch in the street and looks like shes conteplating where to get a extra bloody mary, with olives on the side, at that time of day

    July 3rd, 2007 at 11:38 am


  46. Stephanie Says:

    Wonderful color and texture, very evocative! It does look like oil pastel, makes me want to pull out my Prismacolors too.

    July 3rd, 2007 at 5:10 pm


  47. carmen Says:

    i like your colour and the mysterious draw

    July 3rd, 2007 at 5:12 pm


  48. neilornstein Says:

    It is coals to newcastle leaving you another compliment but I will do it anyway. Nicely done.
    Regards neil

    July 3rd, 2007 at 7:36 pm


  49. linda Says:

    wonderfully mysterious, and the coloring is fabulous!

    July 3rd, 2007 at 10:23 pm


  50. Twisselman Says:

    There’s a female praying mantis somewhere in that pose… all males should vacate, pronto!

    Beauty.

    I like my Bloody Marys with an extra dash of Worcestershire and hold the celery stalk.

    July 4th, 2007 at 8:51 am


  51. Nise Says:

    Such beautiful use of colour!

    July 5th, 2007 at 4:45 pm


  52. pati @-;-- Says:

    Beautiful, Tina, very Magritte :)

    July 5th, 2007 at 10:03 pm


  53. Crystal & Co. Says:

    I love the different colors you incorporated into the skintone. Nice piece:)

    July 8th, 2007 at 12:45 am


  54. Tina Says:

    I love finding different skin tones in everyone! It’s even more fun to bring them out in a painting.

    July 12th, 2007 at 6:12 pm


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