Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Red Mum


Red Mum
oil on panel
6x6
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Okay, so maybe this painting says Fall rather than Spring. I've been exploring flowers - which I've discovered can be complex forms - but I'm not of the right temperament to render a photographic image. Rather, I try to communicate the essence of what being a flower is all about. I was particularly happy with this mum - I used a palette knife for the final few strokes to get that element of fresh immediacy into the flower.

5 comments:

Nothing to See said...

Very nice work.

Janelle Goodwin said...

Sue, I really like your stills! This painting has an intriguing composition with the striped tablecloth, apple and flower. Beautiful!

Ruthie Redden said...

Thank you so for your lovely comments. Uncertainties they do keep raising their heads don't they! Still working with your plan & am learning so much more, now owner of vision statement, it was in there all along. Beautiful painting, i love the colour combinations & composition. Delicious.

VickiRossArt said...

Sue, your paintings are great...very fresh and alive. AND I always enjoy your verbal paintings...

Peggy Montano & Paintings said...

I have to agree with all comments. This is lovely. Great color combination.