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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Having to Prove to Myself that I Can Still Paint ...

Reference - I am still fascinated with dried hydrangea.

I wanted to capture the shapes and translucent overlay of shadows.

My palette is cobalt blue, quin. gold and quin. pink.

I am fairly satisfied with the depth of color and shadow. Now I must decide whether I want to be really fussy, and include the veins in the flowers, and how to represent the shadow below the arrangement.

Suffice to say that it has been a rough couple of weeks. I haven't felt like painting much, and when I do, I don't like the result. So I thought to do something smaller, easier - simple and attractive to me. So far, so good - I LIKE it!

I appreciate your dropping by, and always welcome comments and critiques.
  

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10 comments:

  1. LydieFebruary 11, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    I'm in the same spirit as you right now and my solution is to paint with what I have in my drawers. Sometimes surprises arise, and in any case, it's fun. Kisses.

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  2. hmuxoFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    This is going to be wonderful, Kathryn..l. I love the transparency in the leaf....and the colors are beautiful... I would love to see veins in the leaf...BUT that's my opinion...

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  3. Dan KentFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    I love your title, because every now and then I have periods where I feel the same way - that I know nothing, have learned nothing, and why did I think I can paint?! But (so far) that has always turned around just by doing. Now you - you have nothing to prove! These are wonderful! Delicate, beautiful. Love the transparency of it.

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  4. irinasztukowskiFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Exquisite beginning of another exquisite painting Kathryn!

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  5. JaneFebruary 12, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    It seems you have nailed the exact right color tones , surely up for another stunner ! xx

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  6. Lorraine BrownFebruary 12, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    This phase always passes but it's a real downer when it strikes. Painting away no matter the result always helps me. It looks like you may be back in the right place as you have delicately captured your subject here

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  7. Linda RothFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    I think so too. You've also nailed the delicacy and the subtle colors of the dried flower. Outstanding.

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  8. SusanFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    I really like that reference photo and can see why you are inspired to paint it. Of course, you can paint, Kathryn - we who view your blog can certainly attest to that fact! I have come to realize that our personal lives affect our artistic lives and it is all part of the process. Having gone through the doldrums recently myself, I understand when we lose confidence. But it will come back. I truly believe the only solution is to paint and paint and paint some more!

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  9. Tweedles -- that's meFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    We know exactly how you feel- cause moms feel that way sometimes too, and even me! But we ALL like your painting, and YES- you can still do it!
    love
    tweedles

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  10. K Marie PeikertFebruary 13, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Lovely movement...lyrical

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