While painting this beautiful flower I thought of Gauguin while in the tropics. Perhaps it is because it is winter and I miss the warmth of the sun.
Seems my computer isn’t a happy camper today. ATC with a bokeh background, my new favorite background.
Decided to use the bokeh background, my new favorite background. Like the new process Lela!!! Good to be back.
Difficult painting for me but it was my own fault. I had been using watercolors for so long I had almost forgotten how to blend and use acrylics. The painting ended up almost as an abstract!
Alcohol Ink on back of Kirkland Photo paper, a miniature ACEO size, 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
This looked a simple painting until you tried it ! I found the background overwhelmed the painting but was interesting to try and paint. The more I attempt to use watercolor, the more I realize I should go back to acrylic painting!
17 Jan 2019
Wischlen Patricia on Oiseau du paradis: “Thank you Debbie!” Jan 21, 10:59
on Bird of Paradise: “Got to say I am with you with the winter stuff!!! I too really enjoy your use of the…” Jan 18, 08:39
on Bird of Paradise: “I like the background. It gives a contemporary look to the painting. I also like the complementary orange and…” Jan 17, 19:43 on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “that is a smart idea, I will give it a try” Jan 17, 11:45
on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “Thanks Penny. It a very "abstract looking ' flower, isn't it !!” Jan 16, 11:24
on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “Thanks Nelva. I let the inks dry on a palette first and then use a tiny bit of alcohol in…” Jan 16, 11:11 on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “Thanks, Shirley. Alcohol ink is very challenging! But I do love it.” Jan 16, 11:10 on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “I like the abstract quality you achieved. It fits the subject.” Jan 16, 11:09 on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “Thank you. I found the whole original photo rather "moody" and certainly different than the usual bird of paradise photos…” Jan 16, 10:35 on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “Great job with the inks, they stayed where they were supposed to, my often take off and run” Jan 16, 09:18 on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “You caught the moody nature of this reference piece” Jan 16, 09:17
