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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Sunflowers on a Periwinkle Sky
3' x 4' - Here is the follow-up piece to Sunflowers for Jen. Feel free to comment if you have any thoughts over which one you like better and "why". Thanks!
Sunflowers for Jen
4' x 3' Sunflowers in a field. This piece was created with a dear friend in mind. I learned a lot from this painting in that I think my painting comes easier if I don't treat to piece too preciously. I did another piece with the same composition of the five main sunflowers but since it was second piece and this one was already complete; the second piece came a little easier. Will be interesting to see which one she is drawn to!
I love to create; which is why I returned to college in my thirties and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Eastern Michigan University. It seemed life wouldn't be right unless I knew more about art. My studio is spread out into various work stations in my home so that I can paint and still keep track of my young family. I draw inspiration from my rural landscape, my gardens and my children. I journal with electronic photos and my sketchbook. These images are my reference material from which I create the compositions for my paintings. In collecting my imagery, I am always looking for contours and light. I like to whip the color up to whatever suits me. People say that makes me a colourist. I think I am a few hundred paintings short of being anything more than an artist that likes to paint.
The web has enabled me to connect with other painters in a virtual artists’ community. I enjoy the regular exchange of information and ideas. I especially enjoy the daily postings of my fellow blogging-painters. Their images inspire me to paint more… and better!! Thank you for stopping by my blog.