


I repainted the areas on the petals of the toppled flower that I didn't like. I also painted in the buds. With the filler flowers, again, from the beginning I was sure I would include them. I had sketched them on the canvas, just the basic areas in which they would go. When I actually painted most of them in, I didn't like them at all. They made the bouquet look too crowded, I immediately painted them out. I opted instead for whispy branches. Then I decided to put the barest indication of flowers at the tips of the branches. Just a hint of white, that maybe something is there but you cannot tell what. It turned out just the way I wanted, the branches fill in the bouquet nicely without being overpowering.
A lot of times, when I start a a painting, I'll have certain ideas that I'm sure I'll be incorporating into the piece. Then I'll try the idea out and it just doesn't work at all and I have to totally rearrange my way of thinking and try something else. This happens to all artists as they work, having a good sketch and plan is very important but you have to be flexible and change with the painting. As you are creating, the painting really takes on a life of its own and it really does tell you what to do, what should come next. That is the happiest surprise about artwork.
All that remained at that point was to paint in the sides. I also sprayed the painting with a protective sealant.
1 comment:
Ruth~ I recieved my beautiful painting today. To say "I love it" is an understatment~~ I am stunned by it. Now to read the process and realize what you went through to create the perfect piece of art for me~ I am in awe. Thank you for sharing your talent.Sharon
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