Monday, May 9, 2011

NAUTILUS

The swirls of the nautilus can mean the whirling dervish that is life.  Curving onto and around itself, the line molds towards a center.   Where does it start and where does it end? 



This is a small study for a larger painting. 
I still need to go in with darks to bring out the lights and the glow.



8 comments:

  1. Christiane KingsleyMay 9, 2011 at 10:16:00 AM EDT

    I love nautilus paintings! can't wait to see the rest!

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  2. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 4:00:00 PM EDT

    Wundervolle Natur-Malerei. Das Aquarell ist sehr schön.
    Lieben Gruß Kerstin

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  3. hw (hallie) farberMay 9, 2011 at 4:37:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful study, Rhonda.

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 5:42:00 PM EDT

    I wish we had these on the eastern shores. Never have seen them. Anxious to see where you take this one. Thanks!

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  5. Dee DoyleMay 10, 2011 at 10:51:00 AM EDT

    Rhonda, This is wonderful! What a great study! Are you doing a series? I think it's begging you to do one!

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  6. RH CarpenterMay 10, 2011 at 7:17:00 PM EDT

    Thanks so much, Christiane, Kerstin, Hallie and Linda. Dee, thanks, but I don't think it will be a series.

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  7. debwardartMay 10, 2011 at 9:36:00 PM EDT

    This one might look good with the FA very vibrant colors - I really like your study!

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  8. RH CarpenterMay 11, 2011 at 10:22:00 AM EDT

    Thanks, Deb, I might try some fluid acrylics on this one - need to dig those out (I actually cleaned up my art room and now everything isn't under my feet).

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