15x15 original watercolorHere is the painting that I have been working on. As I said before, it was inspired by a photo that I saw on PaperPumpkin. I saw the photo right after I had posted "Locally Grown".
I tried something new to me in this painting. I used a clear oil pastel to save some of the whites. I did not use it everywhere that you see the white because sometimes I like to go over the whites with a very light wash. Also, I wanted to be able to control soft and hard edges. The clear oil pastel is so clear that it was a little hard for me to control at first. It is an absolute great permanent resist. Some of you have noticed that my work is changing a little. I would love to hear your comments if you like or you don't like this new direction.
I have some great news, I was accepted to the Artists of Texas blog. Please visit me and other fine artists of Texas over there!
Thanks for visiting and enjoy.
Another great painting. You saved the whites in the right places, and it looks so loose, like it wasn't really planed. Congratulations too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It sings "summer" to me! Wonderful, lush colors.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I LOVE this! Can you see me smiling?! I just love how you captured the rich, bright combination of interesting colors of these fruits, but that you have the sunny, summery, bright white highlights! L-O-V-E it! Thank you so much for taking a pretty photo and bringing it to life. And thanks for sharing. This is truly beautiful and I will show it to everyone! ~Kathy
ReplyDeleteNice composition. You have used the pastel very brilliantly to save the white. The red & green apples are looking fresh. Green signal, for your new venture.
ReplyDeleteLiana,
ReplyDeleteThis one so much light airy quality to it. I just loved it. Congratulation on getting accepted for Artists of Texas blog.
I love this one. I'm always inspired whenever I walk through a farmer's market.
ReplyDeleteFriends, thank you so much. I use to tell my non artist friends that painting can be lonely, but, now blogging with you, I feel like we all paint together! And thanks so much for your congrats! You, too, can set up your very own "bloggers of 'x'"!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the blog acceptance!
ReplyDeleteThe clear oil is a good idea. I love the way you blended the colors.
Wow! I love this! The colors are so vibrant! I have never heard of that technique!
ReplyDeleteAnd Congrats!!
Vicki
The whites have been beautifully placed. They have made the painting really nice and bright.
ReplyDeleteOh Liana! What a beautiful portrait. The colors are so vibrant...very well done!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, these just glow...the mark of a well done painting with correct color relationships.
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