African elephants / Afrički slonovi


I may not be able to travel to Africa, but I can at least paint it. The painting is finally completed and I'm satisfied with how it turn out.

Možda ne mogu putovati u Afriku, ali mogu je barem naslikati.  Ova slika je konačno gotova i zadovoljna sam kako je ispala.




30+ OUTFIT IDEAS WITH A SHORTER BLACK COAT

- VISIT this post, TO SEE 30+ ways to wear this black coat for autumn/winter.  

What is more classical than a black coat? If there is an autumn/winter outwear essential, that's definitely the black coat. Most of you probably own at least one and many of you own several of them. I own only two and they differ only in length. Both of them are double breasted but one is longer than the other. I have had both of them for ages and I do enjoy styling them.  
ulje na platnu

oil painting



MORE TRAVEL WITH MY ART POSTS
It's just occurred to me that this post could be another TRAVEL WITH WITH ART POST. Afterall, I was commissioned to paint a real location- a chapel in immediate vicinity of Mostar. 

#1 PALERMO ISLAND SICILY (ITALY)    #2 BAY MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)   #3 IRKUTSK, SIBERIA (RUSSIA) #4  MATEJUŠKA, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)
#5 HVAR CITY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #6 ZENTA MARINE, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA) 
 #7 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #8 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#9 MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #10 HVAR TOWN, ISLAND HVAR ( CROATIA)
#11 JELSA TOWN, DANCE O THE SAILS (CROATIA) #12 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR, (CROATIA)
#13: SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #14: BAY BRIZENICA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) 
#15 BAY LOZNA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #16 BAY VEPRINOVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#17 BOL, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #18 PLANINICA, (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
#19 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) 
#20 BEACH SOLINE,VRBOSKA,  ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#21 STARI GRAD, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #22 MAKARSKA (CROATIA)
#23 ZAVALA  PANORAMA (CROATIA) #24 ŽNJAN BEACH, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)
#25 JELSA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #26 ZAVALA BAY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)
#27 MALA STINIVA IN SUMMER, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)  #28 TRAVEL WITH MY ART, BASINA BAY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #29 TRAVEL WITH MY ART, BAY TORAC, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) #30 TRAVEL WITH MY ART, VALETTA, ISLAND MALTA (MALTA)   #31 TRAVEL WITH MY ART : CAPE PLANKA (CROATIA) #32 TRAVEL WITH MY ART: ZAVALA (CROATIA)

#33:TRAVEL WITH MY ART  LOZNA, ISLAND HVAR

#34 TRAVEL WITH MY ART BOTA SURF CENTRE, VRBOSKA, ISLAND HVAR, CROATIA

TRAVEL WITH MY ART #35: BEACH KAMENJARA, VRBOSKA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA ) (modaodaradosti.blogspot.com)  2023 




SEE HOW I STYLED THIS YELLOW TARTAN SKIRT HERE- 

VRBOSKA, A TRANSITIONAL STYLING


 The yellow tartan skirt is vintage, inherited from my mother. I always get questions about it. I'm sure I'd never get tired of wearing it. A fabulous piece for sure.




POST UPDATE 2024

LOOKING BACK AT THIS PICTURE, IT LOOKS SO BAD!
I cannot believe I was once (many years ago but still) happy with how it turned out.
My painting technique was so unsophisticated it isn't even funny.
My sense of proportions was so messed up. Don't even get me started on the colour mixing.
I didn't even layer colours on that painting.

HOWEVER, I also kind of like how bad it looks because it shows me how much I progressed in my work. 

I took an art class.

I learn the painting techniques.

I got comissions.

I evolved.

It's not talent. It's the work you put in. 

Discipline is what makes the difference between the amateur and a professional.

Here is some proof!


IF YOU PUT IN THE WORK, YOU'LL SEE THE RESULTS!

Just compare these two paintings and you'll see what I'm talking about. 

coat: tally weijl, faux fur bought at textile store, bag: vintage, heels: no name+ DIY

Comments

  1. Unknown7 January 2015 at 03:18

    Stvarno je savršena, čak ti i ta tematika nekako baš leži. Predivno izgledaš! <3

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  2. The Dainty Dolls House7 January 2015 at 03:23

    It's a beautiful painting, I love it...elephants are marvellous creatures :)) You look fantastic doll, love those shoes and skirt too :)) I hope you are having a great week so far Xxx

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  3. Vix7 January 2015 at 03:38

    Your art is gorgeous, so much life and vibrancy! You look great with your short skirt and sassy red heels. xxx

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  4. Unknown7 January 2015 at 04:08

    Bellissimo il tuo dipinto e adoro il look, specie le scarpe con il tacco!

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  5. Olga Rani7 January 2015 at 04:50

    Beautiful painting! All those numerous shades you used to paint the greenery and the sky make it look so real. Nice outfit, love that faux fur collar and the pop of red heels.

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  6. caterina ferraris7 January 2015 at 05:52

    Bellissimo il disegno fa sognare! Splendido anche il tuo look, adoro gonna e scarpe! Caterina www.imieioutfit.blogspot.com

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  7. Hana7 January 2015 at 06:26

    Krasno si to naslikala, a ti izgledas odlicno i kaputic je presladak!

    TRENDGALORE
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  8. Ivana7 January 2015 at 06:27

    Stvarno je divna, pravi je sretnik/ca koji će je dobiti! Kombinacija mi se jako sviđa, pogotovo cipelice! Baš si mi elegantna i lijepa! :)

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  9. Unknown7 January 2015 at 07:06

    you look great! :D
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  10. Unknown7 January 2015 at 07:30

    you look lovely, I love the scary and the red shoes!!

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  11. Lenya7 January 2015 at 07:36

    And so you should, Ivana because it turned out fantastic. Great job on the painting as well as on your outfit. Love everything about it. The yellow plaid skirt is awesome. Love the black coat. Cute bag.
    kisses
    Lenya
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  12. Lilli7 January 2015 at 07:37

    E' uscito bellissimo! Sei molto carina con questo look, mi piacciono un sacco le scarpe!

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  13. Unknown7 January 2015 at 08:43

    I am glad you are satisfied with your painting, it is beautiful. Cute skirt and I adore tights so seeing those was wonderful for me :) Lovely lady!!

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  14. Rowena @ rolala loves7 January 2015 at 08:44

    The painting turned out beautiful and I hope you can get to Africa someday to paint the scenery in person. You look so chic in this outfit as well.

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  15. the chilicool7 January 2015 at 09:07

    ll disegno è molto bello!
    Alessia
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    Kiss

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  16. Meggy Fri7 January 2015 at 13:23

    You're an artist...i love this painting!!!
    New follower for you <3
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  17. Sonya Ann K7 January 2015 at 15:58

    I loooovvveee your coat! and your painting also <3
    you have such a talent!

    xx
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  18. styleyourselfinstyle7 January 2015 at 16:24

    Ho visto che hai fatto alcuni miglioramenti, hai proprio l'occhio dell'artista!!
    Cosa di DIY hai fatto con le scarpe??

    Bacio
    Rosa
    Styleyourselfinstyle.blogspot.com

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    1. Ivana Split8 January 2015 at 14:49

      può vedere meglio qui....

      http://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-circles-pattern-on-shoes-uradi-sam.html

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  19. Kelsey&Kenecha7 January 2015 at 16:47

    Just a beautiful painting :)
    Loving your coat and that skirt, looking so fab girl! :)

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  20. Anshul Bhargava7 January 2015 at 23:45

    Lovee your coat!!! <3 You're looking so so pretty!!! And as i have already mentioned about that painting, it is gorgeous!!! <3

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  21. Anshul Bhargava7 January 2015 at 23:46

    Lovee your coat!!! <3 You're looking so so pretty!!! And as i have already mentioned about that painting, it is gorgeous!!! <3

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  22. Mica8 January 2015 at 01:17

    that is a lovely painting :)

    I have a painting of elephants that one of my relatives painted in my house, it's such a nice subject for a painting! :)

    I like your tartan skirt too! :)

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    1. Ivana Split8 January 2015 at 14:35

      I agree that it is a fine subject, I'm thinking of doing another painting similar to this one.

      thank you!

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  23. Unknown8 January 2015 at 01:39

    Love it! My favorite animal :)

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  24. Unknown8 January 2015 at 02:34

    Nice paints! A touch of beautiful Africa!

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  25. Unknown8 January 2015 at 03:24

    Che dolci gli elefantini! Bella gonna!

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  26. Mimosasandme8 January 2015 at 04:08

    The finished paintings look great. Good job
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  27. Unknown8 January 2015 at 04:41

    Such an artist! Gorgeous!

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  28. Unknown8 January 2015 at 08:54

    I think this is my favorite art work of yours, the theme is great and the colors are breathtaking, I love the contrast between orange and green, very dynamic.
    Love your outfit as well, the skirt is so cute and
    you look great :)

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    1. Ivana Split8 January 2015 at 14:18

      thank you so much...the colours were what I focused most on.

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  29. Unknown8 January 2015 at 10:14

    Amazing post dear
    xoxo

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  30. Tijana8 January 2015 at 10:31

    Kaputic ti stoji odlicno :)

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  31. Anett8 January 2015 at 11:31

    Sei elegantissima con questo look e mi piacciono un sacco le scarpe!

    Bella Pummarola

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  32. Jules on the moon8 January 2015 at 11:56

    Bellissimo il dipinto e molto bello anche il tuo look!!

    http://julesonthemoon.blogspot.it/

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  33. Imogen8 January 2015 at 17:52

    The elephants are so adorable, I love this. Also adore the print you're wearing.

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  34. Eva-Lynn9 January 2015 at 05:07

    I love this look! Your coat is gorgeous! x

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  35. Mirela Imsirovic12 January 2015 at 00:43

    Odlicne stikle. Boja im je super. Uz crne štrample izgledaju profinjeno i seksi. Super kombinacija. ;)

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  36. Caro *13 January 2015 at 11:43

    I really love this oil painting and your outfit is perfect. You are very elegant <3

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  37. Mihaela Pojogu28 January 2015 at 04:00

    This is one of your best outfits, love the shoes and your coat. Lovely painting!

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  38. Jennifer Behrs23 November 2015 at 08:14

    gosh, you´ve had so much talent on this, i´m sure i could´nt do this. i hope this great painting hang on your wall at home???!!!

    i like your clothings on your street walk. furthermore i saw you wearing very often opaque tights in the last time. is that so, cause it´s autumn or do you like/prefer this kind of thights?

    Bye.

    Jennifer

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    1. Ivana Split23 November 2015 at 13:05

      I like different kind of things, but when it is cold I prefer thicker ones like this pair for example.

      yes, the painting hangs on the wall in my house.

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    2. Jennifer Behrs24 November 2015 at 03:57

      "yes, the painting hangs on the wall in my house." - it´s music in my ears...;-)

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All your comments mean a lot to me, even the criticism. Naravno da mi puno znači što ste uzeli vrijeme da nešto napišete, pa makar to bila i kritika. Per me le vostre parole sono sempre preziose anche quando si tratta di critiche.

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