So, I saw a ‘painting’ in a catalog that I kind of liked, so I decided to try painting it myself.
Here is the one in the catalog:
I had told my friend John that I had started another painting, and he wanted me to show my progress as I went along. I’m glad he said that because I never would have thought to do that, and I found it interesting how the painting changed along the way. Also note that I did this painting on top of another painting that I had started but just wasn’t ‘feeling.’ Actually, this canvas has 2 paintings I didn’t like underneath this one that I did finish.
So, here is Phase 1:
I really didn’t care for how it was looking. Felt like the flowers looked too juvenile, like a kid could do it.
So, I let it sit for a few days and came back to it – Phase 2:
OK, starting to kind of like the direction it’s going …
Phase 3, fleshing it out a bit (sorry it’s blurry – I had my phone on the wrong setting):
Getting there …
Phase 4:
Pretty good, but needs one more little touch …
Final product!
I like it! I’m starting to think maybe flowers are my thing, at least for now. If you look closely you’ll see a blue dot right at the bottom in the middle of the painting. I was painting on a hot day and had been out in the yard. I came in and started painting but I was sweating like crazy. And then a drop of sweat rolled off onto the painting! I uttered an expletive and was going to wipe it up but then I thought, maybe it’ll end up looking cool – I’ll just leave it. I thought it did come out cool!
In other news, today is Day 3 of my juice cleanse. I cheated and ate 2 almonds the first day and 3 the second day, otherwise all I’ve had is juice. It has been a good exercise for me, but I am looking forward to eating again!
OK peeps! Until next time!