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!
Growth is exciting! Happy painting!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I still struggle with my still life florals. Maybe I should take a lesson from you. :)
ReplyDeleteThank 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.
ReplyDeleteWarm 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 !
ReplyDeleteThank 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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