Sunflowers in Cobalt Blue Vase, Oil on 5 "x7" Linen Panel SOLD Private Collection in San Saba, TX First, I must say that everything I paint is because I absolutely love. I don't like to paint things that I don't find to be attractive to me for one reason or another. Sometimes it's sentimental reasons and other times it's as simple as beautiful colors or the texture. Either way, it's something that I want to capture and stare at for long periods of time. I want to study it and how it affects the environment around it, as in the case of Sunflowers in Cobalt Blue Vase does. In that respect, I feel ALL my paintings are a labor of love. More often than not, I have to create a painting, wipe it all down, and start all over again if something is just not working. Some never get completed and I just end up painting something totally different on that panel. Then there are some, that I just have to paint, no matter how much trouble they are giving ...
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OH MY!!! is right!!! The hydrangeas are my favorite. You make all those little details look so easy, wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDiane, your compliments warm my heart. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I send you a big hug!!! PS I am still enjoying the painting you sent me. It sits in a prominent spot in my living room and makes me happy every time I see it.
ReplyDeletelovely. You sure give me inspiration to paint again.
ReplyDelete"Oh My", is right!! They are beautiful Carolina! I love the white peony in the glass vase!! Almost expect to be able to smell it's wonderful fragrance.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Traci. Have a wonderful day.
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