Then I began to paint! Working back to front.
This painting is available and can be found HERE.
I would love to hear what you think of the painting. Thanks for dropping by.
I have been enjoying painting this winter. The first painting I accomplished for the new year is 'Venus on the Shelf' 40x50cm Acrylic on cradled board. I began with playing the various elements that I had collected. I ordered a range of used books with Venus in the title. It was really hard not to order some of the books. What great titles I found to use: Unearthing Venus, The Venus Fixers, Venus Prime, Venus with Bicepts and the list goes on and on. I couldn't fit in some of the titles I got a kick out of like Venus Envy and Cruel Venus. Above are a few of the set ups that I did. The bottom one is the one I finally decided on. Then I began to paint! Working back to front. I discovered that I need to have a tool to help me see the small details of the still life. So after hours of trying to find exactly what I was looking for with binoculars I finally contacted an artist who I follow and asked where he got the ones I see him use. Thankfully artists are so helpful and I received a response right away and had the binoculars ordered right away. I can't wait to work on my next still life...that will be in March. It is a commission so I won't share until it has been gifted. :) It was a real challenge in a number of ways but I was able to stay focus and got through it fairly unscathed. :)
This painting is available and can be found HERE. I would love to hear what you think of the painting. Thanks for dropping by.
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2/15/2018 11:13:05 pm
Looks like you did your best to finish that painting! It looks so realistic. The shadows are in the right place and the colors are perfect! I wish I could also paint like that. It's so frustrating because I'm not even good at drawing. No matter how hard I try, the human figures that I draw just look like walking sticks. I guess drawing is not for me. I'll just enjoy admiring other's works. This painting is awesome! Good luck to your future projects.
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Shawna from Dancing Raven Studio
2/16/2018 10:45:34 am
Thanks Best Essays. You are my very first comment on this blog! :) Ya it took me a while of very focused learning to get decent at drawing. I still have a long ways to go to but I am on the right path. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate knowing that someone is reading my blog. LOL. Have a great day. See you again soon.
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3/12/2018 06:26:58 am
That was just so beautiful. I took glances just to prove whether it is a painting or a real thing. I admire your art work a lot. I am so curious about the materials you have used in order to come up with this. If you don't mind, I would like to ask, what was the thought you come up and ended up having a painting like this or what is your inspiration on doing this? I would be very happy if I will be able to get an answer from you. I will keep being updated on your blogs. Keep on posting.
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Shawna from Dancing Raven Studio
3/12/2018 10:15:45 am
Hi there
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