I found a new green! Well, it's not new, and I didn't find it (a friend gave it to me), but it IS new to me! Vivid Lime Green by Liquitex...such luminocity!! During a workshop I was teaching on collage I decided to add it in hopes it would seem as though the sun were filtering through the farthest recesses of the trees, and I think I accomplished it on some level. It was such fun to slap this new color on that I just had to invite you all to hop over to your local art supply store and pull a new color; one you haven't used before; off the shelves and give it a try...For me...the subject matter is one I dearly love as those of you who started with me know...and the pop of green made it even more fulfilling!
I have photographed this painting, "Forest in Green" with two cameras now and still Im not completely satisfied...but this one is the closest version of the truth. I decided on the photo I took in the sun (off to the right, thus the shadows on the left of the "paper" trees) so you could see the handmade papers that were added as trees in the foreground. Hopefully you can see a bit of the process; it was fast and loose and fun! I hope you are inspired to try a new color or technique or something...shake yourself up...it is an awesome experience!!
4 comments:
Hello Saundra, came across your blog and welcome to the world of blogging. it's such fun. This is great piece of art and I love the way you use green.
Thanks Liz, This green has become a favorite...with each new painting I look to see if it might "fit" to slip it in somewhere! I am following your blog as well...I find it thrilling to be able to connect with someone so far away...and I love your aspect in your paintings! Also loved the sunset! I am a fan of sunrises as that is what I see from my balcony here in the mountains of Colorado! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
hellow!! from Spain, think your work is great and your new green is beautiful.
Thank you Ben...I visited your site...very wonderful!
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