The palette knife is slowly becoming my friend. He once annoyed me with his unwillingness to bend in difficult situations, and I started to think there was no toleration for him in my life. But, I gave him the benefit of doubt, and continued to spend time with him. Six days and many hours later...I think he is growing on me!
Day 6
(untitled 8x10 oil on canvas sheet)
It was another late start in the studio today. I had my monthly art class that I teach for a home school co-op, and then my Southside Artist Association meeting directly after. (click here to learn more about SAA) It made for a long busy day, but a very artful day that I enjoy.
Yesterday's painting received so much positive feedback (thank you to all who sent encouraging messages) that I decided to continue on with the same theme. Who knows...there may be a collection in the making.
I have this sweet little pitcher that I found at a local thrift store, and I keep it filled with greenery or flowers as often as I can. Currently it holds eucalyptus so I did what most people do when needing inspiration...I searched Pinterest! I found a beautiful photo of a bridal bouquet...pinks, blues, greens. This painting consist of some of the flowers from that bouquet along with some I just added.
I'm loving the spring color palette along with the white ceramic that reflects all the colors. And we talk about the texture? Once I embraced the thickness of the paint and stop trying to over work the paint, things art starting happen that I find so fun and cool. Using the thick paint to my advantage has created an 3-D -ish effect to the paintings.
What do you think? Is this a series/collection you would like to see more of?