It's so much fun to think that my little "Oreo" painting has a new home in Queensland Australia! Though I've never physically traveled to Australia, now I can say a tiny part of me lives there. So cool!
CPSA Chapter 119 Exhibition, December 2012, Mariemont OH
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Schmoozing at the Fair of the Arts.
Beautiful blustery Saturday at the Fair of the Arts in Anderson Township Ohio. Many people, strolling through lovely Beech Acre Park, stopped by to see my art. I'm hoping one or two will become a Pepper Portraits patron.
Signed, but never quite finished.
Here's the signed version. I have since obscured the eyes that seemed to peer out from the tree. But, one thing I missed, was the compositional no-no of placing the vertical line of the tree right down the middle. By the time I noticed it was too late. Hopefully the Lillies and light draw your attention away from my faux pas. Now off to the framer.
Closeup shot of Daylillies piece
Here is a closeup of the most recent changes. I've added a blossom and darkened the background.
Daylillies continue
Beginning to take shape. With the lower left corner, edges and fine tuning still in front of me, I may have this done middle of next week.
Daylillies and Woodland path slowly coming along.
The background is particularly complicated. I need to allow for loose abstraction, while at the same time plot out where the light hits. Thus the "loose abstraction" is actually very carefully rendered. Much to do! My hand is fatigued.
Sunflower and Welsh Corgi
Ginger and Sunflower
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