This is my latest painting. I have been able to work it with no deadlines and have totally enjoyed painting it. Again I must say that pleasure is a factor that contributes to the quality of a painting.
I have worked on the three dimensionality of it paying special attention to the light and shadows. I think it has allowed me a most valuable learning experience and I am very pleased with the results. Unfortunately the photo does not do it justice.
While painting this picture I again was drawn to realistically capturing the visuality of the bud and the many leaves. (I think there were about 36 leaves in it!) I am continually pulled to do more abstract work and yet I strive to create pieces that are realistic. I enjoy painting more abstract backgrounds but usually for the foreground I'm compelled to paint it realistically. I really do not know yet whether to go with my realistic tendencies or force myself to try and do more abstract work. What do you think?
I have two weeks until my teaching schedule picks up again. And I have not accomplished much on my to do lists. But I'm starting to think about my upcoming classes and what I hope to achieve with them.
7 comments:
Kathy, this is beautiful.. just gorgeous! I think you should do both. Paint whatever your mood or the subject calls for. Keep going.. It's lovely,Diana
Thank you for both the complement and the encouragement.
I love the greens, and you definitely got the 3-D effect :) may be I will get to see the original one of these days! i agree with Diana - you don't have to choose :)
Thanks Meera. I really enjoy painting greens. There are so many of them to paint with!!
I love the greens too - there are so many shades of green and you have captured them - the warms and the cools. Good see you at the Sea Wall Festival. I agree with the others, paint you mood and inspiration! Beth
Thanks Beth. Your encouragement is very positive.
What a wonderful blend of greens...and the light is perfection..!
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