Having said that there would be no more painting before the exhibition, I was organised enough to be able to go to AVA group as usual and painted a picture with which I was quite pleased.
The hydrangea have been really lovely this year, perhaps because of the very damp spring. The various ones in my garden are very subtle shades of pink/purple/blue. They proved to good to resist and so whilst dog sitting a friends pet whilst they are away on holiday, I managed a second more abstract painting covering the initial wash with random dyed tiny squares of silk. I also used a little lilac pen and added some of the loose threads from the silk.
I tried not to overdo the collage part of the painting and kept some of the edges quite shadowy.
Two completely different ways of tackling the same subject. I hope you enjoy looking.
The top painting was done on Fabriano Artistico extra white rough 300g paper, and the second painting was done on Hahnemuhle Andalucía 500g rough paper
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. I hope you continue to see things that you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThe background on the first image is magical. Yellow with purples, while opposite on the color wheel, is so underused. Thank you for continuing to share with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie. I am so glad that you continue to enjoy looking at the posts.
DeleteOMG! Finally i got the best design and hats off for your overall work you are the best painter because you are focusing on beauty of nature that sounds attractiveness..
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comment. I am never concerned about the botanical accuracy of my work, just beautiful colours and designs. I am delighted that you enjoy the work
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