Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Fruits of Her Labor 8" X 8" Pastel on Pastelmat

                                                                             
This is a photo I used from Morguefile.com, a website where people post pictures they've taken and are willing to share with others. It is especially handy if you want to paint/draw a picture of something to which you don't have access. Because I live in the desert of southern Arizona I use MF on occasion when I need certain plants that don't grow here or an animal whose habitat is elsewhere, etc.

WetCanvas.com is another wonderful resource for many things art wise. They have a photo reference file that is quite good, that is, the photos are taken by people who know that lighting is important and what goes into a quality photo. They also have much other art-related information.

Both these sights are free as are the photos.

This painting will go on Dailypaintworks auction tomorrow, December 5th. Click HERE to go to the auction page.
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10 comments:

  1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    OMGosh, Carol! This is truly fantastic.!!! I thought it was a photo..it's a beautiful piece!!! Congratulations!! I have used Morguefile.com so many times...an excellent site....again, well done!!

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    1. Carol FlattDecember 5, 2013 at 7:47 AM

      Thank you so much, Hilda. I, too, am grateful for Morguefile. There is a lot there to inspire. I'm sure I've spent many, many hours at different times going through their photos.

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  2. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 5, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    This, dear Carol, is truly a stunner. What a pleasure to see such a beautiful painting with wonderful colors. You must have enjoyed doing it because it shows.

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    1. Carol FlattDecember 5, 2013 at 7:50 AM

      I did enjoy it, Julie. The play of light gets me every time! You're a master with light, Julie. I'm always in awe at how you portray it in all of your paintings.

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  3. UnknownDecember 6, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Love your work Carol, and thanks so much for your kind comments on my hollyhocks today! Someday I want to learn pastels, but I have a feeling I won't master them as quickly as you have. ;)

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    1. Carol FlattDecember 6, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      Nancy, I have followed your posts for some time and am always amazed at the beauty you express. I hope you do try pastels as, I'm sure, they would be another avenue to share your wonderful skills. Thank you for commenting!

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  4. Lorraine ShirkusDecember 7, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Lovely, Carol!!! Your sense of light is amazing!

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    1. Carol FlattDecember 7, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      Thank you so much, Lorraine. I think of you often and wonder what you're working on. Hope the cold weather in Austin doesn't cause problems for you. Some of the news footage looked pretty rough!

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  5. JaneDecember 8, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Really beautiful Carol . Such a wonderful display of colors that all work together in perfect harmony.

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    1. Carol FlattDecember 9, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      Jane, thanks so much for your comment. I was glad the window and sill provided a neutral backdrop for the colorful bowl and cherries. It kind of tames down the vividness somewhat.

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