Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Day 17 - 30 Day Challenge

 
Cala Lily
Oil  6x6
 

This one gave me a bit of trouble.  I ended up wiping it completely and starting over.  Lighter values give me more of a problem than the darker ones. In the end, I was pleased with the results.  I especially like the glow in the throat of the lily.  Cala lilies are so graceful--beautiful form. 

Thank you for checking in today!  Have a great day!

10 comments:

  1. It feels like it is a dance pose! Very graceful! Do you paint on black canvas?
    Nice to meet you through 30 in 30

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  2. I love the theme you have chosen. I know it's over half way now so I'm hoping I can keep it up. Your paintings are all beautifully done and look forward to seeing the rest. It's great to be doing this along with so many others!

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  3. Hi Judy! Loving your flower series, and enjoying the challenge! Best wishes Julie

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  4. Thank you all for your comments! I am very appreciative of your time to comment and encouragement.
    Prerana--I don't paint on a black canvas. After I complete the painting, I apply the black background which is basically the 3 primaries. Sometimes, it's painstaking, but I'm lovin' it.
    Good luck to all of you during this challenge. Thanks SO MUCH for commenting!

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  5. Thank you Srishti! I appreciate your comment.

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  6. This one is beautiful too! I think flowers are your specialty. Love the vibrant colors and the fluidity of you line work. As Prerana said, "very graceful."

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  7. This one is beautiful too! I think flowers are your specialty. Love the vibrant colors and the fluidity of you line work. As Prerana said, "very graceful."

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  8. I can "ditto" all the above comments. I also love flowers and painting them. The zinnia amazes me. How in the world do you address all the petals? It overwhelms me.

    I have enjoyed everyone in this challenge and have added several to follow including you. I graduated from Georgia State in '83 with my BVA and sort of know your neighborhood. Do you ever do dogwoods and/or azaleas?

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    1. Thank you Suzan! Glad to hear about your GA connection. I have not done a dogwood and not a close up azaleas. They're on my "to do" list. I did each petal individually on the zinnia. It really was not as overwhelming as I had thought. I actually enjoyed doing it. I did have a detailed drawing.

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