First I skecthed in charcoal than painted right over top of it. That's what made the gray.
Preparing the wood panel ahead of time made things so much easier when it came time to start painting. The pre-toned background helped to hold the tonal quality of the overall painting together right from the start.
I am going at this very loose and free from thinking about matching the photo. My mind is on remembering the peonies and how beautiful they looked in our garden last summer. The painting is more feeling at this point than critical thinking.
Peonies in a Glass Vase
8"x10"
oil on wood
8"x10"
oil on wood
SOLD
I love the result! I could have gone crazy with the lace like I did before on(Orange Pekoe). But this was a daily practice painting so I just suggested the detail this time.I am not a purist when it comes to painting from life or photos. I feel its the finished product that matters. But I must say that painting from life everyday certainly gives me the confidence to put more feeling into a piece.
7 comments:
Wow...Peter, this is beautiful!!
Peter...am soooo in LOVE with this one!!! Great painting!
That is great.
just terrific--loose and expressive brushwork, the colors, everything. you nailed it
Lovely peonies here Peter!
this is lovely - the form and the textures and loose expressive painting. Gorgeous :)
Simply outstanding work!
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