Monday, June 28, 2010

First Freesias white floral still life

First Freesias Oil on wood 8" x 8" N/A
Subject matter I used to avoid: fabric patterns & fussy flowers, but no more! I'm enjoying the sort of dimension and interest that patterns add. ...and squinting really does help simplify those busy leaves and petals. More of the same coming up this week.

6 comments:

  1. DJJune 28, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Love the Freesias...well done.

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  2. SUSAN RODENJune 28, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    So much in such a small format! So nice Diane.
    Nice composition and color.

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  3. Sheila VaughanJune 29, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    You are right about the patterns. They add so much. Matisse was not wrong! Your palette here is superb. I especially like the dark ochre background.

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  4. MoniqieJune 29, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    One of the most beautiful that you had made.
    Lovely.
    Monique.

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  5. Virginia FloydJune 29, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    What Susan said! I did a double take when I saw this is an 8 X 8. Your values are just perfect! I looked and looked at the painting. Beautiful.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 4, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Delightful! The tablecloth looks real and the color combination is luscious.

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