A journal of pencil scratchings, inkmarks, smudges, brushstrokes and musings about art and life
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Final Steps
Last steps. Using a rigger brush, I've done some fine strokes for the hair, and in the background, added the hostas. I've also lightened the white edge of the bowl. I think it's done, for now anyway.
Thank you for sharing the 'backstory' to the finished work. It's so helpful to see all the many ways there are to approach a challenge. What a treasure for your granddaughter.
Wow. Not only do you show us a splendid painting, but also the whole process of doing it. I love that, it is so interesting to see how you work. Thanks for sharing! Fantastic work.
I would think you would have a hard time finding something to improve so I imagine it is indeed done but then I know how that sort of thing works so I'll leave it up to you to decide for sure - regardless, it is simply gorgeous just the way it is and I'm so glad you shared the process with us. It was a delightful journey to watch.
I lovVe this! I want to do one too! Thanks so much for the inspiration of showing your process. Man, I think this is wonderful. Your dgd is going to have such a piece to brag about.
What a magical painting. Every kid does this when they eat their cereal. Reminds me of Norman Rockwell. So, well done. And as for your question earlier about stopping before it's finished; I've often that it would look so cool to just leave it in that unfinished state, but I never do. This is absolutely gorgeous.
Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more,
love more, and all good things will be yours. Swedish Proverb
All colors are the friends of their neighbors and the lovers of their opposites. Marc Chagall
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"Thriving as an artist--in all of its forms--our entitlement to our lives and livelihood, our imagination, our believed limitations, our expectations and dreams for our work, our professionalism, our perceived competition and, most importantly, our JOY, requires the serving of an eviction notice to the voice of doubt squatting inside us." Sara Genn
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8 comments:
A masterpiece! You left me without words to say.
Thank you for sharing the 'backstory' to the finished work. It's so helpful to see all the many ways there are to approach a challenge. What a treasure for your granddaughter.
Wow. Not only do you show us a splendid painting, but also the whole process of doing it. I love that, it is so interesting to see how you work. Thanks for sharing! Fantastic work.
MASTERFUL -- AND ABSOLUTELY CHARMING! What a fabulous work of art here, NEl!
Wow! Thank you for letting us see the progression. The finished painting is beautiful. I love how you have captured the light.
I would think you would have a hard time finding something to improve so I imagine it is indeed done but then I know how that sort of thing works so I'll leave it up to you to decide for sure - regardless, it is simply gorgeous just the way it is and I'm so glad you shared the process with us. It was a delightful journey to watch.
I lovVe this! I want to do one too! Thanks so much for the inspiration of showing your process. Man, I think this is wonderful. Your dgd is going to have such a piece to brag about.
What a magical painting. Every kid does this when they eat their cereal. Reminds me of Norman Rockwell. So, well done. And as for your question earlier about stopping before it's finished; I've often that it would look so cool to just leave it in that unfinished state, but I never do. This is absolutely gorgeous.
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