Friday 29 January 2016

2016 Day 29

Since my friend Linda visited, I have been on a flower 'kick' and today's painting is once again a flower.
Big and Bold (Sunflower)

I used to paint flowers all the time, especially in the winter. I think they were an antidote to the grey skies we get here and they were always cheering. In the last few years I have done fewer flowers, so each time I do one it is almost like starting over. I think each different subject an artist tackles needs a different mind set and technique. Or, like this piece, a different approach depending on the mood, the surface and the ultimate goal.

"Big and Bold" is acrylic on a 5 x 7 gallery wrap canvas.

Only one more day to go!

6 comments:

  1. My goldfinches are lined up at the window wanting to,get a taste of this guy. I love,these sunflowers and like the mini series you have going with flowers. I agree,with yiurou that flowers have their own technique.

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    1. Ha, ha, The birds will have to wait! Thanks for you comments Nelvia - have a great day!

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  2. Wonderful work Val! Love the curvaceous petals and that big beautiful center. Love your cheerful background and those wonderful greens. Sunny delight :)

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    1. Thanks Sheila - I figured you would like it - sunny delight indeed!

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  3. I love big and bold! That close of crop is great. The blue background is awesome, too!Looks like you have one more to go. Congrats on the challenge. It's been wonderful to see your creations, Val!

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    1. Thanks Laurie, I like the up-close look too. One more to go then we can rest for a few days - lol. I enjoyed seeing your work too and look forward to seeing more in the future.

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