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| Jade 9 x 12 acrylic on wood panel Available in my Etsy shop |
As I have mentioned before, I have been trying to be a little more controlled with my colors. You know those paintings that draw you in because the palette is just so pleasing? That's what I aimed for here. A portrait with a simple background is the easiest way for me to do this vs say a landscape with lots of parts. I used THIS portrait by James Whistler as a guide at the beginning of my painting. I was wanting to capture the colors he used...lots of grays and yellows and that wonderful grayish-green in the background. However, her clothing went sort of minty green, but I really liked it so I left it that way. It was more of a pale blue before, but as my background turned more green, so did the dress.
I hope you are having an amazing week. We have been enjoying our sunshine and temperatures in the 80's, but for some reason, there is a chance for snow tomorrow. ????? Kansas is weird that way, but this is extremely unusual. Our trees are just now waking up!
I like the controlled portrait but the hint of whimsy in her polka dot dress....maybe she is trying to bust out! xox
ReplyDeleteI like how you look for inspirations from the great painters. The dress and background are so harmonious and her expression is especially pleasant too. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteHey, nothing wrong with minty green! Fun to start with a portrait but then make it your own:)
ReplyDeleteHigh eighties and snow? Goodness!
I LOVE this painting and your inspiring exploration of art through the masters! Simple or complex your paintings are wonderful - sometimes you just have to do both - a portrait one day - and a landscape the next! I love them all!
ReplyDeletefabulous!!! I just love the folk artiness of your paintings .. timeless♥♥
ReplyDeleteI agree with Myra, I love your art, the color is perfect, I think you got what you were aming for
ReplyDeleteLove this piece! She does look like she's got a secret - love her smile, the colors - just everything about it!
ReplyDeleteThe weather is really going from one extreme to the other ! Jade is absolutely beautiful, love her little smile , the colors and the flowers in the background.
ReplyDeleteShe looks great. Loving this style of painting my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
I really like Jade and how you captured her. You just keep delving deeper and deeper and pulling out all kinds of amazing pieces. Very lovely.
ReplyDeleteJade is very precious! I hope you're having a great week ;o) The sun is shining here and everything is turning green ;o)
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