Experiments can be so frustrating at times. But, anyway, hold on to it. They teach you a lot. Mostly, what 'not-to-do' (and it's important to know that).
And that's why I am experimenting these. The above painting is an intuitive finger painting (I did use a brush to create small branches though). I took a blank canvas and started smearing colours on it, using my palm and fingers. I had no idea what I was doing. What I was going to paint. I let it rest for a day and restarted working on it. It took me three days to finally figure out a scene.
Have you ever tried it?
Talking about experiments, I tried my first still life painting. It looks childish and I realized it's not my genre.
What do you think? Any tips?
Currently, I'm working on a beach scene. Trying to follow a cool, beautiful reference photo. I personally struggle to follow a reference photo. I feel it starts to control my creativity. What do you think? Restrictions restrict or boost creativity? Share your thoughts?
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I like both paintings. The finger painting is fabulous. Hugs, Valerie
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DeleteI love the idea of intuitive painting, and you did so well! :) It's really nice. I'm not big on still life either, it's really not my thing, but yours looks good!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Glad you like it. :)
DeleteYour experimenting has yielded some awesome results. My yo[ would be to keep experimenting!
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Thanks a lot! That's a very good advice. :)
DeleteWonderful paintings. Love the first one. Anesha
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Anesha! :)
DeleteLovely work, you are always growing so much in your art.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words, Christine! :)
DeleteGreat experiment.
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DeleteFantastic finger painting, you did really well.
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DeleteHow beautiful is your intuitive nature painting- I love it! Good job on the still life. Not something I personally enjoy painting. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Linda! :)
DeleteBeautiful finger painting!!! Happy PPF, Elke
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DeleteLove what you created. I have done a few small pieces like that but nothing serious. It is fun and I like what you did. It is nice to start out blank and see what happens. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it is fun. Glad you like it. Thank you! :)
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