I added just a little detail on these to bring out the depth of the gourds/pumpkins and show off those warts and strange shapes.
What do you think? Should I stick with the white background or do a pale color there? I'm leaning towards staying with the white.
My wish on this winter's solstice is for all of us to have the comfort of warmth and safety, and the security of peace as we come closer to the end of this year. The church bells tolled for those murdered twenty-six at 9:30 this morning. May our shared sadness bring us closer together as a nation.
Peace
Rhonda, this is stunning just this way. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love the shapes of these gourds and the unique shadows they cast. The strong contrast in colours really works well here.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Rhonda, may all your wishes come true.
I like the white, Rhonda. Makes a strong and bold statement as it is. Peace is wished for you as well.
ReplyDeleteI kind of dig the white background in this one Rhonda
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Rhonda. I think this looks great with the white background.
ReplyDeleteAll my best to you and yours for the Holiday Season and 2013.
Thanks so much Katrina, Jeanette, Sherry, Teresa and Christiane! I think I'll stick with the white - it does make it more dramatic. Now I only wish I'd painted this larger!
ReplyDeleteI like the white background, but the shadows are much too dark, esp as you move right. easy to fix!
ReplyDeletevery striking rhonda ...
ReplyDeletewishing you and your family a very happy christmas !
Stick with white!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, Nick! I do see what you mean but the two big shadows do fade out a bit - it's that one closest to the bottom that seems darker - like you said, easy to lift a little bit of that blue. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jane and Deb! Happy Holidays :)
This is a beautiful painting, love those bold colors together, and the white background is perfect in my opinion. Wish you a Happy New Year !
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