Fearless Friday, Popping Poppies, Saving a Painting
Paintings often take their own direction
and end up differently than originally planned…
Sometimes it is the result of fixing a mistake,
or “happy accident”…
and other times you get an idea or change direction mid painting…
When I began this painting I had no plans of adding a third dimension,
but here’s what happened…
This painting was inspired by a “Lilac and Geranium”
by Natalie Shiriaeva, below
I began with a red underpainting
I’ve only done 1 painting, Pink Flower Therapy
with red underpainting and wanted to try it again
I purposely painted a thin white layer over the red
so it would show through in places,
giving the painting a rosy glow
I also tinted the white in some areas with blue and raw sienna
The flowers were painted with short, quick strokes
At this point I was basically finished but I felt like it still needed something…
I added black dots to the flower centers
It looked okay but I didn’t love it…
Ok, that’s better!
A few faux blooms glued here and there
And now this painting really pops!
“Poppies” 16″x 16″ acrylic on canvas
This little poppy painting is currently decorating my easel
along with a Decorative Artist’s Palette
A cheery pop of color in my black and white kitchen!
You can create your own 3 D floral even if you’re not an artist
You can purchase a painting or a print and add faux blooms
Or you can glue faux flowers inside a frame
In Full Bloom faux flowers added to an original painting
Have fun and Be Fearless!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado 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 Creatively Crafty
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Love your fearlessness and faux blooms added to your canvas Jenna! The red underpainting really does warm it up. Happy Friday ♥
Thanks Mary, I find the red hard to work with, but it does add warmth…
I always love to see your artistic process, Jenna. The painting is stunning. Have a good weekend.
Thanks Katie!
Jenna, I love the 3 D! It really makes the painting come to life. Yes, you are a fearless artist! Happy Friday!
Thank you Pam! Have a great weekend!
You are a talented artist, Jenna! Adding faux flowers to the painting is …so fun and very beautiful. Have an amazing weekend!
Thanks so much Angie!
I love the painting, Jenna. So bright and happy. The flowers are a lovely bonus point! It’s inspring to “step into your mind” and see how you think as you create. Happy weekend!
Thank you Jeanie, I was so happy I was able to “save” this painting and love it now!
So beautiful, and the texture is phenomenal!
Thank you Dorothy 🌺
It is absolutely gorgeous Jenna!
Thanks Martha!
Totally interesting. When I worked for a large store—the framing department would always put a floral framed piece in our Floral department, I would then do an echoing floral piece on a table below…sometimes you couldn’t see where the painting ended and the floral piece began. This reminded me of that…really lovely and a fun idea!
Our local museum does an Art in Bloom exhibit with flower arrangements mimicking paintings and it is so beautiful!
I do love poppies which don’t do too well in Houston but thrive in Maine except in my garden!
lucky you!
You are fearless Jenna! I really like your 3D painting. It’s colorful and it evokes happiness.
Thank you for your wonderful tutorial.
Happy Friday!
Thanks Nancy, have a super weekend!
I love the look! I can’t wait until Shelley is out of school because there are soooooo many projects I want to try. I love the colors you used! I hope you have a fun weekend!
Thanks, remember you were the one who sent me the link to Martha Stewart’s project and suggested I try it awhile back, it is so much fun and produces an interesting result!
Oh I love that idea, Jenna!! What gorgeous results!
Thanks Patty Anne, you should try it, it’s so much fun!
I love this Jenna. You are so creative with your art and I love how this creation has depth with the petals. Beautiful!
Thank you Emily, adding a 3 D element with faux flowers is quite eye catching!
Wow! The painting is so beautiful and adding the faux flowers is such a cool idea. I can barely paint by number so I am always in awe of such talent! Happy Monday Jenna!
Thanks so much Kim!
Gorgeous! Love the vibrant colors and the 3-D style.
Thanks Allyson!
I really enjoyed seeing your process!
Wow, Jenna, this is really amazing. You’ve just loaded me up with great – must try ideas. Plus it has my creative side whirling. I need to pause, think, and absorb all of this.
Thanks again for treating us to your creative mind at the FWF link party.
Thank you Rachelle, it really is fun to add faux flowers to a painting, the 3 D effect is very eye catching!