Seems like a long time since I posted, but I wasn't idle! I've wanted to do a larger-sized painting for some time, so decided I would do a close-up of one of the local date palms in a 12" X 24" size with a horizontal format. I don't know how I got it into my head that it might be finished in three days (HA!). That was a foolish notion! It seems when I added or changed one element it affected the elements around it -sooo there were many adjustments. I tried to make the two central dates the "stars" of the show (focal point) by making them lighter, brighter, and with more texture than the others. Not quite sure that was successful, but I sure enjoyed playing with color on this one.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks at: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/carol-flatt-1045
I love the intricacy of the patterns created by the stems and leaves! This is a nice arrangement against a lovely background. And of course, your precision in painting all of the little bits and parts is great! Nice job:)
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it, Libby. The colors drew me into the scene originally. I also had fun with the shadows.
DeleteBeautiful, Carol! Saw this on Daily Paintworks and its freshness really jumped out at me . . . love the color balance and soft shadows. It has such a nice feel.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorraine. I enjoyed working on this one. I found it difficult to go "loose" as originally planned. Old habits are sometimes difficult to break.
DeleteI thought this was a photo at first, Carol!!! Then I had to read that it was oil to convince me! This is so beautifully painted. I love the colors and the shadows from the branches on the dates..You should be so proud of this...!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Hilda. You are always so positive with your remarks.
DeleteThis is a really beautiful and bright painting - makes me happy just looking at it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rhonda! I appreciate your kind words!
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