Working in acrylic paints, in a linear style, with the garden as inspiration, is a minefield. So easy to fall into icky cliché. I even found myself channeling Dufy* (not that he is icky, but he certainly is dead and gone!) without any premeditation. That was actually fun to see happen on the page. Some of the other things I've come up with... not so much.
But heck, I say, Inner critic begone! I'm keeping on and seeing what happens, day by day.
A couple of recent pieces that I don't consider finished, just steps along the way. Whatever it is. Acrylic on paper.
A little close-up:
Detail of above:
*Here's the Dufy lookalike that appeared, from MY hand, on My page, all unintentionally! Click to see bigger.
Off this week to San Francisco and a nearby olive ranch for a short visit. Urban sketches, olive tree studies, and who knows what else to come. See you soon!
Loving these. You get a real feel for the subtle energy of flowers through it.
Posted by: Lianne | June 27, 2011 at 03:38 AM
Wow, that really does look like a Dufy - I love the freedom of these. Looking forward to the San Francisco sketches too!
Posted by: Casey | June 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM
these are just wonderful, not so sure who duffy is, but your work is fun and bright and lots to look at. Keep it up
peace n abundance,
CheyAnne
http://cheyannesexton.etsy.com
Posted by: CheyAnne | June 20, 2011 at 05:10 PM
Laura, Dufy's not a bad match, insn't he? I'm impressed by how abstract and loose your paintings are becoming. They are blooming with the garden.And you too, I'd say...
Posted by: concetta flore | June 18, 2011 at 04:40 PM
So lively, Laura! And I love all the color. What is that dark blue color in the top two with all the texturey look to it? Stunning. Have a great trip to SanFran.
Posted by: sue | June 18, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Laura, These are fantastic. I love the confidence of your line work. This may have been a "minefield" but it is the only beautiful minefield I know of.
Posted by: John Kelley | June 18, 2011 at 07:41 AM