Saturday, 16 January 2016

2016 Day 16

I think it is interesting how some colors just resonate with me and others don't. This morning I was working on two pieces and the first just seemed to flow.
Wetland Wraiths
The colors worked well together and where it blended the result was very pleasing to my eyes. I was aiming for a free flowing abstract look and think I hit my mark. The problem with abstracts - which way is 'up'?
Weeping Wetlands

I think this piece could be hung either way and I almost wish I had two of them - lol. The painting is a 6 x 11 acrylic on mat board and will probably be mounted on canvas or framed.

I hope you will let me know which format you prefer - landscape or portrait?

As to the other piece I worked on - I hope to be able to do something with it tomorrow but don't hold your breath.


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10 comments:

  1. Sheila16 January 2016 at 20:35

    I like them both. The top one looks like rain, and the bottom looks like a flowing river :)

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    1. Mellowood Gallery16 January 2016 at 22:08

      Abstracts are so cool - everyone sees something different. Thanks for commenting Sheila

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  2. Laurie Mueller17 January 2016 at 03:51

    I love the "pleasing to the eye" comment. I love when that happens! They're both nice compositions (and I like the color scheme, too). But my favorite is the portrait. It gives it a dramatic look: a huge and high waterfall.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery17 January 2016 at 07:58

      I am seeing my painting in a whole new light - thanks Laurie for your comment

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  3. Nelvia17 January 2016 at 05:44

    First I love th colors in this piece. Yes it looks good both ways but I have to agree with Laurie, I think my preference is portrait too as it is more dramatic. I seem to favor portraits anyway I think, just my eye I guess. Like,these a lot and yes it would have been cool to get two as they would have been quite impressive on the wall. Super work Val

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    1. Mellowood Gallery17 January 2016 at 08:01

      Thanks Nelvia. I don't often wish that I did prints of my work but this piece makes me see the advantage. Oh well, I will let the buyer decide!

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  4. Joan Tavolott17 January 2016 at 07:06

    I like both of them too, but I think the horizontal composition is more calming. It is funny how the different compositions give a completely different feeling. The first one makes me feel like I can hear the roar of the water and has such high energy. Good work!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery17 January 2016 at 08:03

      Thanks Joan. I think I will have to remove the names of these pieces as each of us are seeing different things - it is all in the eye of the beholder I guess.

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  5. Win Dinn, Artist17 January 2016 at 10:09

    Love the look of the first, Val - I see a man walking out of the mist. Where did he come from? Where's he going?

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    1. Mellowood Gallery17 January 2016 at 10:29

      It is definite! I will have to leave this unframed or put 2 wires on it so the purchaser can choose his own perspective. Fascinating observations! thanks Win.

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