Always a problem for me - when to know I am finished with a painting. I think I am done - I think the thought is complete. I am calling it "Thirst Quenched". There are so many verses that speak of the thirst we have and how it is only quenched in Jesus. I am so thankful I signed up for 21 Secrets. It has freed my art quite a bit from that nasty inner voice that criticizes. I created this - because it's what I saw. Not in nature but on this paper. I have often painted intuitively - but I love the guidance that Dina Wakely's intuitive layering technique gave. me. I am on to other things now. This will be framed and hang with the 2 other pieces using this technique over my couch. I love the way the colors work in the room. I have been thinking about what to put there since we moved over a year ago. Will have to save up for the matting and framing - will post when they are hanging up!
Always a problem for me - when to know I am finished with a painting. I think I am done - I think the thought is complete. I am calling it "Thirst Quenched". There are so many verses that speak of the thirst we have and how it is only quenched in Jesus. I am so thankful I signed up for 21 Secrets. It has freed my art quite a bit from that nasty inner voice that criticizes. I created this - because it's what I saw. Not in nature but on this paper. I have often painted intuitively - but I love the guidance that Dina Wakely's intuitive layering technique gave. me. I am on to other things now. This will be framed and hang with the 2 other pieces using this technique over my couch. I love the way the colors work in the room. I have been thinking about what to put there since we moved over a year ago. Will have to save up for the matting and framing - will post when they are hanging up!
I have a hard time knowing when something is finished, too. There is always a danger in overworking and losing the freshness and excitement in a piece. This painting of yours is so pretty. I love the rich reds -- gorgeous!
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DeleteSmashing design. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend. Annette x
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DeleteWow! Dynamic painting, dramatic and dazzling ~ thanks for sharing, namaste, ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouraging comment. Enjoy your weekend -
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition and perspective!!
ReplyDeleteI know I've told you that I'm a St. Louis Cardinals fan and love your red bird, too!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Am following your blog, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary - I saw that. Thanks again for the lovely comments.
Deleteoh so beautiful! ooo, I like this!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurie for your encouraging comment!
Deletei love the meaning in this piece and the way you conveyed it. i haven't heard of 21 secrets but i'm glad it's helping you with your art. that inner critic is really bothersome sometimes. happy PPF and thank you for sharing,
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21 Secrets is I believe in it's 2nd year - 21 artists sharing techniques and 9 months to go through it. Thanks for your comments - they mean a lot to me.
DeleteA lovely little painting. I always love anything with birds...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - I appreciate your taking the time to comment on my work!!
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