I haven’t had time for painting and sketching this week
as I seem to have a new hobby…
Talking to insurance agents, claim adjusters, and repair people
😩 ☹️ 😫
But one day I set it aside
and grabbed a canvas
and painted some flowers
for a little escape from reality
This is my inspiration photo
I started with a canvas that I painted with black gesso
and sketched the composition with thinned paint
Next I began placing the flowers
Very loose shapes in various colors
I painted in the background and the table next
I like to leave a little black showing for a dramatic affect
I purposely kept the feeling abstract,
just hinting at the curtain, table and window
Next I began adding more petals to the blooms
building them up with layers of paint
Stems and leaves were added,
and the vase and shadows were painted on the table top
Floral Escape, 14″ x14″ acrylic on canvas
We are making progress on the coast, both our insurance companies {house and boat} are sending reps today to inspect and document the damages, we hope the boat will be removed to a repair lot by the end of next week, and we are on a waiting list for roof repair, baby steps…
I hope to get back to my daily painting very soon!
I have been crafting though, and joined some very awesome blog hops
In case you missed them
you can find a treasure trove of Fall Must Haves here
Whatever your “thing” is,
drawing, painting, crafting, decorating or flower arranging,
I wish you much Creative Fun!
Be Fearless!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Creative Cumpulsions