I've had a 16" x 20" canvas sitting in my studio for awhile just waiting for the chance to be something other than blank. With the urge to paint some fine art with a mission, an idea popped. When my dad and his wife got married some five years ago, I never got around to giving them a wedding gift ~ long story full of lame excuses. Anyway, since another toaster was probably not necessary and knowing that Sophia loves orchids, the inspiration hit. I know they have a house full of altensteinia and the like but I'm pretty sure they don't have an original painting of them. They have no idea this art is on its way. That makes it even more fun.
This was painted with acrylics, which I find challenging because they dry so fast, even with medium. It was also challenging to dissect the center of the flowers and try to mix colors that made sense (I'm a realist) but had some creative kick too.
All in all, I like the way it turned out. I hope they like it, too.
2 comments:
Well done Ann! Love the depth and texture of the background too.
Thanks, Ben. I appreciate that!
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