I haven't posted in a few days - but instead, I've been in my studio at work! Here is the continued progress on the larger painting I mentioned a couple posts ago. I need to measure, but I think this one is 28x28" (I made the canvas quite awhile back, and don't remember the size).
The idea here is to show the view of looking straight down into a newly opened tulip. The surprise that waits inside is absolutely beautiful. This one is taking on a Georgia O'Keeffe-esk look to it. What I love, when it happens, is that the painting begins to dictate to me what it needs. It often turns out very differently than how I had envisioned it at the start.
Well - more work is needed. I think I may need to amplify the inner stigma and stamens. I will probably glaze back the shadows so that they do not appear to be so completely purple. These thoughts struck me last evening as I was finishing up for the night. I haven't gone back to look again with new eyes today. I'll post more in the next few days; no doubt it will have evolved in some new ways that I don't yet foresee!
2 comments:
Awesome progress with your top view of the tulip Helen. Stunning work gf
I always love visiting your blog
You make simple subjects sublime.
Happy Painting hugs Chellesky
WOW! Love the large size Helen, and the view of looking down into the tulip. I so admire how you are always challenging yourself, and always coming up with different ways to express yourself. This giant tulip is just the lovely vision I need to get me through todays snow! :)
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