...and yet more!
Here is the latest: Added more trees, lightened the horizon sky, and put more "sunshine" on the field. I still see some spots that need more attention though.
Wilkweed ~ "Blowin' in the Wind" Version 4
I have a short workday on Wednesdays, so last Wednesday afternoon I got the sudden urge to work on another Milkweed painting! I tried to take into considerations suggestions that I received here on my blog and on some art forums I belong to. This one is quite a bit darker, and I tried to incorporate a lot of texture. I wasn't as successful with the Epsom salts this time, and had to get out the handy-dandy Proxa -brush to lightly scrub back to white for some of the seed fluff. I finished this up yesterday morning. I happy with a lot of this: My experiment with granulating medium and India ink worked fairly well and gave a lot of interesting texture particularly in the bottom part. I also gave the whole painting a light spattering of iridescent gold acrylic paint which is easier to see in real life. I think I could have done a bit better at composition, that's something that seems to get away from me sometimes! Here is a closeup of some of the texture: I think I've got a few...
Beautiful Patty! That painting says sunshine and warm weather to me :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Patty. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI like this version the best, Patty. It definitely works for me!
ReplyDeleteCrystal, yes, it was definitely a hot and windy day. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteRandy, thanks so much!
Billie, I've decided to enter into a local show with the theme of Small Town and Rural Living. Thanks!
Beautiful, this version has great atmospheric perspective and depth.
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