Monday, March 11, 2013

Cocos

We just returned from Mexico and while we were there, I painted this one.  Technically, I started it at home a few years ago and never seemed to find the motivation to finish it.  So I decided to take it on a tropical vacation and, while being in the right atmosphere, it seemed to finish itself.

When I look at coco palm trees, I can feel my blood pressure drop and I get a feeling of tranquility.  That's probably because, in my mind, coconut palms and vacation are linked together.

This was painted with acrylics.  I just started using some of the Golden Open acrylics and I'm enjoying them a bit more than regular acrylics.  They stay wet longer so I have more time to blend and play with the paint.  I still fight with this medium more than any other but I am determined to someday finish an acrylic painting without uttering one single swear word.

Cocos
Image Size 14" x 14"
Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas with sides painted

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Posted by Nancy Goldman at 9:00 AM
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7 comments:

  1. Deborah Younglao, Silk PainterMarch 11, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I agree with you about coconut trees and blood pressure. Whether I'm driving down to Florida or flying home to the Caribbean, my mood instantly lifts at the first sight of a coconut tree!

    Great job with this one... I like how the main one jumps out at you and the others recede.

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  2. martinealisonMarch 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Une peinture qui me renvoie de beaux souvenirs...
    Au Sénégal, nous dégustions les noix de coco du jardin... A la machette nous retirions l'enveloppe verte... et ensuite le régal à portée de main !...
    Une très jolie peinture. Vos nuances de vert sont sublimes.
    Gros bisous

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  3. Nancy GoldmanMarch 11, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Thank you Deborah.

    Merci Martinealison. J'aime boire de l'eau de noix de coco trop si elle vient directement de la noix de coco. Ce qui est dans les boîtes dans les magasins est horrible!

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  4. Autumn LeavesMarch 12, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Tee hee. I'm glad I'm not the only one who does that (utters swear words). I will admit that I wish I'd stop that though. Oh I do so love coconuts too. So this is what they are like before they get all that hair and turn brown on the outside?

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  5. Nancy GoldmanMarch 12, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    This is the stage where there is only a little coconut inside and a lot of coconut water. Where we visit in Mexico, they are more interested in them for the water than the coconut. I think as they get more mature you will find that hairy brown thing inside of this outer shell.

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  6. kathleen BallardMarch 12, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Nancy, the beautiful colors alone instill vacation feelings. I love the way you handled the background! It looks like it was fun and easy to paint despite of any struggles you had!

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  7. hmuxoMarch 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    This is an amazing painting, Nancy! They look so good...makes me want to make a nice tropical drink!!! Love the colors! Beautiful work..

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