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This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Jean was the gracious hostess.
I chose the still life because I felt this would be a good subject to continue with the thick, painting knife, technique I used last week.
First I used brush, then the paint shaper, then the painting knife.
I like the active looking surface this gives a painting. Plenty to look at.
I'm not really adept at this style of painting, but I think it would have great possibilities with practice.
C&C welcome. Thanks for looking and commenting!
Available ... If interested, contact me at kkayangel2(at)yahoo.com
My Etsy
Matthew 9: 12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’[a] For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
My Etsy
Matthew 9: 12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’[a] For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
I love your texture and colors in this, Dean. Have been watching to see if you hopped into the Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days challenge - you are a pro at this!
ReplyDeleteHi Claire...I've wrestled with the idea of the 30/30 Challenge, but I always seem to get pinned and lose...Lol! I admire you for taking it on!
DeleteGood Morning Dean!... You really "nailed" this one my Friend! Your composition exudes such an inviting feel... I could just jump right into peeling that orange!Plump and juicy!
ReplyDeleteAs for your ability with the knife? This tool takes your painting to a new level... and really revives and breathes life into what was before a mediocre... no... a predictable finish! Those small and selective flourishes really add visual interest and strength Dean!
A gem! A "meal" can be eaten with a knife and not always with a fork... if used carefully... with extra care and planning! HA HA! You've proven it here!
Good Painting!... and knifing in 2013 Dean!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
Your well chosen words always make my day, Bruce!
DeleteEating with a knife can at times be pretty trying...especially when the peas keep rolling off...Lol!
I'm glad you like the knife flourishes. I love the little surprises that can happen.
Dean, the texture is amazing and lends perfectly to a rustic sense that I get from the composition itself. Of course, there isn't much you haven't painted that I haven't loved.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry, my friend!
Delete"Rustic" is a great descriptive word !!
Wow! Beautiful brush and knife work creating wonderful texture.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Pam!
DeleteLove your martini painting!
Way to go, Dean!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this wonderful still life
Thank you, Julie! Welcome back...missed you!
DeleteDean, I LOVE everything about this painting! - the rich and warm colors, the brush-work, the composition ...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathryn, for the wonderful words! Hope you're feeling better and beating the "bug".
DeleteYou are definitely on your way to being adept at this technique! What a wonderful piece: really captures my interest.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana! Your words give me the incentive to do more in this direction.
DeleteI really admire you for doing figurative art for the 30/30 Challenge.
Wonderful painting, wonderful textures.
ReplyDeleteSO PAINTERLY!!! My favorite piece, Dean. I love this one..the colors and texture is amazing.!
ReplyDeleteOh Dean this is really wonderful. I always love a good still life and this one is really really good.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to see your skill with this type of painting coming along. I feel this is your most confident one yet. Love everything about it.
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