Tackled flowers again which are not my forté but in the learning curve with
figures, I realized I was painting thinner and thinner. Also dismayed at how
outlined and rigid I was making them. Learning to paint a figure in an accurate
way while holding an idea of how compelling it "should" look was too taxing
on my little brain. If I'm getting nowhere in a struggle, thought I should do
something, anything, different, tackle another subject. So I photographed these
coral glads against a coral wall. And lo! I was amazed that there were no
boundaries in the photo—nothing to outline! Kept assuring myself that I shouldn't
be able to see the blossoms up close, only from a distance. Just what I needed for
a tectonic brain shift! But then, I don't know if anyone else can see them . . .
12 comments:
I love those colors!
oooo, nice one!
Of course we can see them. Love all the textures, and the brushstrokes of the greens. Lovely!
Love this piece Lorraine. A great mix of abstraction and realism. Wonderful color!
I agree with all of the above, Lorraine. It's marvelous! What a range of beautiful corals, reds, pinks and greens. You're a bold and brave painter and I envy you!! Those green stems are mesmerizing!
Love your thought process with this one. Why is it such a struggle to "get outside the lines"???
I like the vibrancy of this colour red and the roughness and abstract feel to it. Your work is so amazing dear Lorraine..
One word : WOW !
Oh, we see them.....and they are gorgeous!
Love viewing your work and then reading how you get there. You're such an inspiration and incredible artist!
And I´m glad to be here,
Beutiful painting!
Just came across your blog and although I'm a watercolorist I've been trying a few oils lately. I love the way you apply your paint and the beautiful, bold colors you use.... I will look forward to seeing more of your work.... it'll make me break out my oils more frequently!
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