Added a bit of collage - bits of writing (I liked that you can actually read the word "regret" on one piece since it ties in with the title of this one), stamps I've collected, a butterfly, a bit of music. Small bits to move the eye around. It still needs some darks here and there but this one isn't talking to me - maybe I have to be in that same mood again as when I started it?
When You Return to that Place of Loss
15" x 22" 140# Arches
DaVinci and Golden fluid acrylics
Collage
And I finally felt up to adding a bit on the deck and shadows painting. I didn't like the pure white on the deck so dirtied it up a bit and then added just a pale wash of a warm yellow to give it a glow instead of looking untouched. Okay, I admit it - I LOVE pure white on others' paintings but on mine they just make me think I've left it undone!
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The temperature has cooled down to a very nice 65F at night so the morning and afternoon were very nice, indeed. I wish it would remain this way...but that won't happen.
6 comments:
Rhonda, I like the progress on both paintings.
Here too, in Ottawa, the temperature is much cooler and I certainly slept better last night. The heat wave will probably be back next week:-(
You are makeing progress! I am glad you had a bit of a break in the weather, now please pass it on to Florida.
Thanks, Christiane and Vicki. I thought I had ruined this, but it's not looking too bad with the even darker shadow shapes - need to meld the shado shapes from the railing to the left side, though - I removed a little table and need to "see" where the shadows of the first chair would be mingled with the shadows of the railings. Storms coming our way, Vicki, I know you don't want them so I'll just send cooler weather :)
Love that you're adding collage to Place of Loss! It flows well with the theme. If you're like me, you experience snippets of thoughts that all contribute to the feeling.
I can feel the heat on the deck! This piece lends itself well to becoming an in-the-moment piece.
Rhonda...The 'place of loss' painting is a very emotional and thought provoking painting- it works!
The 'chairs' painting is coming along beautifully and I admire your diligence in sticking with the concept until you are satisfied. The addition of the horizon line and calming of the waves made a world of difference. This is a very strong painting.
Thanks so much, Barb and Pam, for your comments on When you Return...I've done a bit more and will share (as soon as my computer stops having the hiccups on me!)
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