Diane Mannion, 5 Fountain Geraniums, 8x10" oil on linen
Fifth in the 30/30 Challenge! Painted the fastest and like it the most. Working from old photos for some of these challenge paintings. The reference photo for this painting was taken at a local garden center that unfortunately went belly-up. And at the time I took this snapshot, I knew I wanted to paint it but couldn't without being too tight. My painting skill is now catching up with what I want to express... have finally gotten to the point where I can work from photos and change almost everything. Interesting to look back at my old photos and discover new material. Changed a lot for this painting, colors, design, perspective, added the background window and the kitty. Really having too much fun with this challenge. Thank you Leslie Saeta for starting it!
5 comments:
Growth is exciting! Happy painting!
Very nice. I still struggle with my still life florals. Maybe I should take a lesson from you. :)
Thank you for your comments, Marilyn and Dave. Yes, growth is exciting, especially when I hit the bathroom scale in the morning. And Dave, if you are in SW Florida... I teach in Punta Gorda, Venice, and Ringling Englewood art centers.
Warm glowing space really takes me in. The sly kitty is perfect was looking at a Bonnard this week with a cat in the corner that you almost don't see. Love !
Thank you, Anne! I love Bonnard, his colors, his compostion! He also has figures in his paintings you don't notice at first. I'll have to go back and look for his cat.
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