Tackled this still life recently without being dragged kicking and screaming, which was quite a remarkable thing. A friend bought me these lovely gladiolas, and as I observed them over a few days, I was captivated by the soft, beautiful tones of white that kept subtly shifting as the light in the room changed. This painting was done from life in my kitchen.
The biggest challenge here was to suggest the bouquet rather than getting caught up in rendering each flower. That and getting thick paint on, amazing how difficult that I always find this. In the end I really enjoyed playing with this piece. Think it would be fun to paint it larger sometime.
Hi Liz congrats on your new blog. Awesome start here.
ReplyDeleteLiz, I have followed your website since Karin's New York challenge. Love your work and am so glad you have joined the blogging community starting with these incredible glads. Yours will be a most popular site and I look forward to future posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest and kind remarks Ann, glad to have you on board!
ReplyDeleteLiz - diggin' the new blog. Make sure to update often!
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ReplyDeleteI can't believe what you can get on a 6x8 ... I'm thinking of Moraine lake
Beautiful,stunning painting.
ReplyDeleteAs usual Liz you capture not only the picture but the emotion as well. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous painting. The light is wonderful. I'm new to your blog and I absolutely love all of your work! You have a new fan. Hope you don't mind if I put your link on my blog.
ReplyDeletehello /carol Burnett (Kennell) from grad school kamloops. I love this painting as well it is so beautiful and yet so quiet. I love it. nice to see you here congratulations on your accomplishments
ReplyDeleteWow! Just discovered your blog, THRILLED! Love!
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