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| Before temptation took me |
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| After giving in |
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| Complete |
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| Close up |
I absolutely could not resist. The whiteness on some of the leaves was so distracting. And I'd also accidently dribbled a few drops of water on the dark background. I HAD to do something. So I masked the perimeter of the flower, mixed up a batch of warm green, spritzed the page, and let loose. I think it looks much better, but I would very much appreciate some feedback. I thank you. [ahead of time]
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Love what you've done. Now the peony is completely the centre of attention as the green leaves fall into the background - a complement not a rival. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI think "after temptation" is phenomenal, the background softens and fades into the background and puts all the attention on the flower. You made a difficult but correct choice! The finished picture is amazing, as the flower floats towards the viewer and the greenery supports, yet stays in the background.
ReplyDeleteI love it! The whole painting is softened and the peony becomes even more beautiful if that is possible. :-)
ReplyDeleteI really love the softened background. Beautiful job on the flower!!! Gorgeous painting:)
ReplyDeleteKathryn, this is gorgeous - so beautifully painted!
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, it was beautiful also before... but now it is absolutely perfect! You are right, these looseness in the background makes it better, gives a marvellous depht! I love it!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful piece. Amazing! I love your end results.
ReplyDeleteWow, incredibly beautiful, the peony really "jumps " at you.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely prefer the "after" image, the shadows enhance the colors.
ReplyDeleteYou were so right to follow your instinct on this piece--the softer leaves, without the whites, are perfect; the background has receded and yet is very interesting; and the peony can shine in all its glory. Beautifully done! I am delighted to have found your blog (via your comments on Robin Roberts' blog) and really appreciate the way you share the journey and progress of your paintings.
ReplyDeleteI saw your title name, and just had to swing by here!
ReplyDeleteSo happy I did!
Your artwork is exquisite, gorgeous peony painting!
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Ciao Bella!
Creative Carmelina
Wow! I hadn't realised you did so much art! I've been looking through and they're all so good! I liked the chicken, but this Peony is really beautiful :0)
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