Painting this was a bit out of my comfort zone with it being so non-literal but I did have fun with it. I'm beginning to really like painting with oils. The thick paint is less of a problem for me than it used to be. I think I'm just getting used to it although I still prefer the fluidity of watercolors and silk dyes.
Painting more loosely is easier for me with oils than with watercolors. I can really appreciate other artists loose watercolor paintings but it's a joy for me to be very meticulous as I paint with watercolors.
Have a good week.
Snowy Iris
Image size 8" x 8"
Oil
This is a beauty. It is very freeing (for me) when I see impressionistic paintings, oils especially.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to every word you said, Nancy. I think this is beautiful and as much as I love your watercolor work, I also love your oils. Oddly enough, I am blown away by the meticulous work of the stem itself. Perfectly matches God's meticulous attention to detail in the gorgeous petals of the iris.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Iris! You work so well with oils!..wonderful colors..
ReplyDeleteThank you Robin, Sherry and Hilda.
ReplyDeleteYou captured such beautiful light in this painting. I love your watercolors, but I also hope you will do more oils!
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa. It's fun to flip between mediums.
ReplyDeleteReally like its non-literalness; it seems to be really about the paint.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful melding of color. Really enjoy seeing all the different media you use—like you're employing every facet of yourself with each.
Thank you Lorraine. I have a lot of fun experimenting with every medium.
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