My mom found this great painting at Michael's and asked if I might be able to touch up the soft colors with more vibrant oil paints.
I started painting about two years ago as a way to relax from all the studying I had to do as I began my Ph.D. coursework.
It's something I always have to look forward to when I get the urge to be creative!
"Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work"
~ Henri Matisse ~
I just love the distinct texture of oil paints, the brilliant hues it's possible to mix from the basics, and the soft scratching sound of the brush as the colors are carefully applied to the canvas.
So when my mom asked me to work on this piece, I was excited to have the chance to take out my brushes, prop up my easel, and squeeze out some color onto my palette!
It was even more fun knowing that the painting had so much to do with our newest creative project...
Our BLOG!
"Everything you can imagine is real"
~ Pablo Picasso ~
~ Nel
21 comments:
Oh my! You have true artistic talent. Well done.
Oh Nel,
That is the first time I've seen it since I gave it to you. You did a fabulous job!! I am going to cherish this forever because I know how much time you spent on it. Thank you, my love. Now, you have to help me decide where I'm going to put it in my house. hehe
~Mom
Hi Ladies! Wow! that painting looks wonderful now... great job and your mom loves it too as she has commented on how wonderful it is already :O) I love roses and it goes perfect with your blog. I never learned how to paint pictures, but I do paint ceramics..I think paint is the best craftin tool there is! have a wonderful weekend! hugs, Jennifer (I did change my blog a bit needed somthing a little different.)
Oh, WOW, Nel ... this is AWESOME! What a beautiful creation you have created. Now if it were PINK ... I'm just sayin' ...
Have a beautiful weekend.
TTFN ~
Marydon
Oh Nel that is gorgeous.How lovely.Thanks for sharing lucky mom.
Happy weekend to all!
wonderful painting. I like all of them.
Great job on the rose painting! I love it! I used to paint with watercolor. Hope to get back into it at some point. Your painting of the lovey rose is inspiring! XOXO Kim
Ooops! Lovely I mean! :)
We love your blog, it's wonderful and we are following.
Super Glorinha kisses.
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It's your header!!! I love it! This is great. You have posted great stuff while I've been away!!!
(((hugs))),
Ricki Jill
Beautiful work, love the pretty red rose and goes so well with the black and white background.
the quotes from Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse are great.
Have a happy new week
Hugs
Carolyn
Most beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your lovely talents~~~Shine
Creativity is soo important in life, this is really beautiful!
Hi Nel,
Very nice work, what a pretty rose!
Love the greens and added textures...
Thank you all for becoming a follower!
I really appreciate it!
All the Best,
Christine
Oh wow! Nice job! Your description of why you enjoy it so much is very inspiring. I've always wanted to try it but have that "fear." Thanks for the blog post!
It looks great! I have always wished I could paint, but furniture and walls, not the canvas seem to be my forte!
Pretty! I love what you did. I wish that I knew how to paint. I'm just working away on the Christmas Cards still! UGH! I'm going to be so sick of them.:)
~Liz
Thank you for your kind comments everyone! Jillian, I know what you mean about having that "fear." I was a little nervous to pick up painting with oils too, but I can't tell you how glad I am that I did. Even just messing around on the canvas with colors is so relaxing! I'd definitely recommend going for it if it's something you've been considering doing. ( :
That turned out just beautiful!!
Hi Nel, Oh this is fabulous. I love it and the colors are stunning. Your mom will love it. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing this wonderful inspiring piece.
Hugs from Texas, Celestina Marie
That is wonderful. Good job!!!! I've been painting lately too. Must be something in the air . . .
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