A teacher once told me that she almost always crops her paintings because she only likes parts of them. That was the case in an acrylics workshop I took last month, where we painted a big still life with lots of objects. The cyclamen were the only parts I felt came out well. Both of these are cropped from much larger paintings. They are similar, but do you see the differences? Do you have a preference?
Month: December 2019
Happy Christmas!
Wishing you and yours a holiday of love and connections.
Two Amaryllis
To me, amaryllis symbolize the beauty of winter and the holiday season. Watching the stem emerge from the bulb, without water or even soil, gradually stretching its neck until finally the fat blossoms and flowers appear, is a sort of miracle. Here are two watercolor versions I’ve done of amaryllis over the years. Which do you prefer?
Pomegranate
What a beautiful, delicious and interesting fruit. Putting a highlight on the surface makes it clear it’s smooth and reflective. I had fun with the different reds and pinks.
Favorite Fruit
Avocados, in my mind, are the fruit of the gods. Beautiful color, creamy texture, delicate taste, they are great from guacamole, salads, sandwiches, or alone with a sprinkle of salt or lemon juice. Here’s my tribute to them.
Cat Poised
I’m enjoying my newfound love of acrylics, which have intense colors like oils, but dry quickly and lack toxicity. Pinterest is a great source of ideas and subjects, and I thank Katya Minkina for inspiring this one.
Curled Cat
Trying new subjects with acrylics is challenging but fun!
