Modern Day Marie

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Elle Fanning as my Modern Day Marie

The other day while scouring Bookmarc on Bleeker St. for inspiration, I stumbled upon Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette DVD. I watched the movie not long ago for the first time and was absolutely captivated by the beauty of this film. Every image felt like it was dusted with powdered sugar. Kirsten Dunst looked so immaculate with her porcelain skin, white hair, wardrobe of pale blue and pink ribbons, ornate shoes, hats, and feathers. Oh and how do I even begin describing the specially created deserts by Laduree?!

I snapped a quick photo of the film cover to remind myself of the encounter and started thinking of a new series for my blog. Since I love painting deserts so much, and adore anything ornate and detailed, I decided that I would do a collection of work based on a modernized Marie Antoinette. I want to paint her treasures, little capsule moments of her charmed life. When it came to choosing a fresh face muse I immediately thought of Elle Fanning. I fell in love with her features after seeing Coppola's Somewhere just recently.

So here is my Modern Day Marie, hair made of sugary Laduree confections. She's young, charming, and oh so sweet. But this portrait is really just the beginning.

Much love,
Meag xx

16 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, these are wonderful! I love the idea of food intermixed into fashion and beauty! :)



    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  2. Oh how gorgeous! Jaw-dropping! And there's more? The suspense is killing me, you evil lady.

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  3. Yay new post! So pretty, Meagan! I love Marie Antoinette and anything Rococo. The movie is gorgeous. Can you imagine doing the costume design? Or just being on set in Versailles? Happy painting =)

    ~Joanna

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  4. The fim is so decadent and charming. Its like eating a macaron! I love these works and the promise of more to come :)

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  5. these are gorgeous! i love this new desert theme <3 reminds me of europe

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  6. Love it, love it, love it and want to see more of these :)

    Veronika (http://www.constantworkinprogress.com)

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  7. Wauw that really looks amazing! Her eyes are also very beautiful painted.
    I loved that movie, it's special filmed and of course the costumes and prop styles are to eat. (or how do you say it in English? :-))

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  8. Oh yeah! I really like that! Great and funny idea ;)

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  9. AWESOME work ! I already love all your food illustrations, and this one is sdtunning ! <3

    xx
    Maelle

    http://www.cirquedepapier.fr/

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  10. oh so beautiful! (ladureee's confections must be really impressive ;) )

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  11. Hi
    What a great illustration, and I love it...
    Great work ...

    Have a good week:)

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  12. That version film of Marie Antoinette is my absolute favorite ever. All the pastels in the film are just...so lovely. I really REALLY love your painting. Hopefully...you sell prints.

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  13. Ah this is beautiful and so surreal, I love how the hair gently transforms into something completely different and yet it blends in with the whole of the picture so well. You certainly do paint detailed and ornate pieces so well :)

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  14. You are all so awesome!! Thanks for pointing out things I didn't even notice. I've started on the next one and can't wait to share it with you all.

    Meag xx

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  15. Hi Meagan,i love this lovely painting, so beautiful!

    And always enjoy looking at those sweet treats~<3

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  16. Beautiful! I love her eyes, they're so intense. Marie Antoinette is a great and inspiring movie, indeed! :)

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