Monday, May 10, 2010

Floral progress

The floral acrylic canvas is coming along - building up with sponges and light washes and background
Above is a close up of the flowers being put in and the background leaves starting to come along
There are quite a few layers of work here and I have been experimenting with different items to get more comfortable = amazing what you can do with a canvas and some paint - this painting is not from a photo reference - it is being painted with music and my imagination which is the way I love the most
Thus no predicting how it will turn out and I do not feel locked in to any particular way of painting -- there is more freedom of expression and creativity this way
Here is the painting in full 30 x 40 inch canvas

Remember this is an Art Journal, so I post progress pics and am keeping this as a journal of my work as it comes along - Today is classical music I think - for a nice change
Thanks for all of your support and hope you are enjoying this - also wondering if the lighter background is better for you - A happy day to all of you
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6 comments:

  1. GoldenMomMay 10, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Very pretty! I like the lighter background, Claire. Your work is so full of joy..love it!

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  2. RalphMay 11, 2010 at 3:18 AM

    I am just loving it Claire so very much. I have mentioned you in my blog today and sent a link to this blog. Thank you for all that you are as an inspiration.

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  3. RubyMay 11, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    How wonderful to paint from inspiration alone. Wish I could do that. Love both of these they are so thought provoking. Definitely not the chocolate box florals. Like the creative flow of energy in both of these. Congratulations!

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  4. Claire BullMay 11, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks Linda, lighter background can stay - I think that seems to be opinion of many folks out there. So happy you love my work

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  5. Claire BullMay 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I am honoured, Ralph ... you are so inspiring to me too - and I am grateful to have you as an artist friend - loving all your comments and look forward to them = Thank you so much!!! I love looking at your blog and your work too!

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  6. Claire BullMay 11, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks Ruby... I am trying to paint outside the lines and let the music take me along - the painting changes depending on the music. This one seems to be coming up with a lot of Neil Diamond songs inspiring it and really fun to get into the zone when it is from imagination and painting freely - glad you like it!!

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