This is another departure from a typical painting of mine. We just got home from Mexico and that is still in my head. I love everything about Mexico; the people, the colors, the weather and good friends. I wanted this week's painting to have the bright colors that are so prevalent there and a feeling of happiness. This was painted with a palette knife so it was hard to control the edges of the flowers because I had already painted the background so as I was doing the petals, the paint was lifting but I'm really happy with the way it turned out. The petals remind me of the palm fronds on a palapa (where's my margarita?) and the colors represent the happiness of Mexico to me.
On another note, today I was able to go see an exhibit of
Joseph Raffael's watercolor paintings at Soka University. I feel so fortunate to have been able to see his paintings in person. You really can't get the feeling of the paintings from the website. They are HUGE! Most of them are in the 5' x 8' range. The show closes April 15th, but if you are in the So Cal area and have some time, going to the show would be a very inspiring way to spend it.
Missing Mexico
Image Size 6" x 6"
Oil
I posted a comment but lost it so I wanted to try again just to let you know how fresh and bright your painting is to me, such a nice reminder that spring will soon be here in New England.
ReplyDeleteThis does have very spring-like colors, doesn't it. I hope spring comes in your part of the country very soon. : )
ReplyDeleteWow, this painting is fabulous!! I love the colors and brightness, and white petals really pop.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous painting, Nancy! I like watching your evolution as an artist. You haven't done one thing that I haven't loved.
ReplyDeleteThanks Theresa. Have you been doing any palette knife paintings lately?
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry. You are my biggest fan and I really appreciate it!
Bright and beautiful, Nancy! (I can relate to missing Mexico...)
ReplyDeleteHubby and I were in Mexico in February--definitely miss it, too! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Nancy! You need to take this kind of departure more often. I love the flowers but I think I like the background even more! The whole thing just says sunshine and happy.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, thanks for visiting, I always enjoy posting a demo when i think to take pics of the process! This is a lovely piece, such a hot summer feel :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Linny, yeah Mexico is great, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteNancy, what part of Mexico were you visiting?
Thanks Deborah, that was the feeling I wanted.
Thanks Mary. I really enjoyed seeing your work. It's beautiful.
Beautiful and looks just like summer!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda.
ReplyDeleteThis instantly brings an uplifting feeling, Nancy. I love the way you've merged some color into the white flowers, too. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteI love the bright and vibrant colors. The textures are amazing and intriguing. I love all the color within the flowers. It's very beautiful and lovely.
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