I have been doing most of my posting on Facebook lately and, sadly,
leaving my blog posts lagging behind.
But here I am making amends!
My newest still life is from this years Easter table setting.
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My pencil drawing ready to go.
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I am not an "all over" painter. I like to work on one object at a time as I move across the scene. This scene is drenched in sunlight, leaving the objects in high key values and crisp, bold colors.
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Laying in the first glazes on the cloth. I found this antique piece in a flea market years ago. Over the years I have used it many Easters to decorate my buffet table.
A shot from my work table as I progress.
I have always worked from butcher tray pallettes.
I prefer to squeeze out small amounts of paint as I work rather than the compartment
trays where the paint remains with several paintings.
I find it difficult to keep the colors pure as I go back again and again to a color for mixing.
I have several of these trays that I often use at one time.
Some are over 30 years old.
And this is where I am now.
I hope to finish by the end of the week but I think those jelly beans may have other ideas!
I will try not to neglect my blog again, but if you ever wonder where the heck I am,
wander over to my Facebook page and join me. :)
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Another incredible painting in the works Carmella! Your talent blows me away! I love all the gorgeous colors and details!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Celia! I think still life may be overtaking flowers as my favorite subject to paint.
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