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A vase full of red blossoms 27

Mona Pendleton | Monday, August 3, 2015 @ 9:00 PM | acrylic , painting

Hi there! I've been wanting to learn how to paint abstract flowers so I can hopefully become skilled enough to paint a couple large pieces for my home that I am proud of. I started a new 11" x 14" art canvas art journal to practice painting.

In my search of on line tutorials, I discovered an amazing artist, Ginger Cook, who shares easy to follow tutorials on her YouTube channel and has a fantastic website (click HERE) full of beautiful artwork and a wealth of information.

I have a loooong way to go before I paint something for my walls but just like anything, I have to practice, practice, practice.

Since my goal is to paint some paintings for my home, my dear husband Scott surprised me with a basket full of professional grade acrylics :) Now, I'm really committed :)

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ I hope you have a great day / evening!
Be Sweet ;)

27 Sweet Comments So Far:

Carol Reisner said...: Wow, Mona, what a gorgeous painting! I'm so amazed by all your different talents! You are incredible! Love the colors and shading! Can't believe you are just learning to do this! I would swear you have been doing this for years!; Reply August 3, 2015 at 9:57 PM
Sue Lelli said...: Your flowers a STUNNING and I love the BG! A real masterpiece, Mona!; Reply August 3, 2015 at 10:02 PM
SD pooja said...: Wow..Beautiful !; Reply August 3, 2015 at 10:47 PM
Unknown said...: Beautiful painting, Mona! Have fun creating! X; Reply August 4, 2015 at 12:18 AM
Mary Chen said...: So beautiful, Mona! Great job! What a nice husband to buy you a set of acrylics!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 12:38 AM
Evelyn Walter said...: You are so talented in everything creative! Painting is another thing, you do very well :)
Your husband is really supporting to you, you are a lucky one!
Hugs
Evelyn; Reply August 4, 2015 at 2:45 AM
Ros Crawford said...: This is stunning!! Wow! You are so talented!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 3:57 AM
Lisa Elton said...: Very pretty Mona, your flowers look like carnations! How sweet of Scott for the thoughtful gift!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 4:36 AM
Lynette Jacobs said...: Your first attempt is already worthy of display. I am sure that you will become excellent at this just the same way you are with your projects.; Reply August 4, 2015 at 4:38 AM
Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...: LOOKING good!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 6:20 AM
Samra said...: WOW!!! Stunning work Mona!!! You already seem to have it down quite well, can't wait to see the one you'll display in your home!! I think the carnations painting is gorgeous and definitely worth hanging on the wall :)
Have a great day!

Samra
Paper Talk with Samra; Reply August 4, 2015 at 6:23 AM
Sherrie K. said...: WOW! Is there anything you can't do?! This is just gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of Home Decor to have! It just looks stunning! The flowers are so pretty~ the colors, the shading...incredible!!!!!
Have a great day!
Sherrie K; Reply August 4, 2015 at 6:45 AM
Pamellia said...: OK Mona, I could watch that tutorial a million times and still not be able to paint such a gorgeous piece! At first I thought it was the same painting!! Your talent is just unbeatable and incredibly versatile, wow! hugs :); Reply August 4, 2015 at 7:08 AM
Julia Aston said...: What a lovely painting Mona - I'd say you are learning a lot from the videos you are watching!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 7:20 AM
Lisa said...: I'm not kidding, this is so absolutely gorgeous, it would look amazing on a wall in your house, Mona!! You are a fast learner!! What a stunning canvas this is!! I love the pretty colors!! I'm in awe of your amazing talent!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply August 4, 2015 at 9:20 AM
Petra Swart said...: Stunning, Mona!!!! Surely a painting you can be proud of and definitely fit to hang on any wall!!!! Beautiful!!!! TFS!!!
Have a great day!!!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 11:30 AM
Isabel Jett said...: Wow girl, you never cease to amaze us with all your incredible talents! This is GORGEOUS! Love the colors! Looks like you've already mastered acrylics! WOW!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 3:55 PM
Kelly said...: OK, Mona, how do you do this? Is there anything creative you can't do! I doubt it! This is absolutely magnificent! Can't believe you are just learning to do this! OMG!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 4:46 PM
Susan Lankford said...: Whoa!...This painting is beautiful, Mona! Some would be very happy to put it on a wall!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 6:09 PM
Pauline said...: Simply beautiful Mona, gorgeous rich blooms, this will look amazing on your wall!; Reply August 4, 2015 at 11:49 PM
yyam said...: I think it's beautiful Mona. And using artist grade paint is the way to go...you get so much depth with the intense pigments. Keep painting!; Reply August 5, 2015 at 2:35 AM
Kathy Bradley said...: Mona - your page is gorgeous - you did an amazing job. What a sweet gesture by your hubby.; Reply August 5, 2015 at 6:46 AM
Cheryl W. said...: Wow! I think you are well on your way to painting something for your walls. I know I would hang what you've done already. Your husband certainly seems to be a sweet guy! How lovely that he bought you those acrylic paints.; Reply August 5, 2015 at 8:23 PM
Jan Evans said...: Beautiful painting! No way you are just learning! This is magnificent! WOW!; Reply August 5, 2015 at 11:26 PM
Stella said...: A husband that brings you craft supplies. He is a keeper :)
For one of your first attemts I am already in awe. Don't be too hard on yourself; this is already frame and display worthy! Wow!; Reply August 6, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Pammy said...: No way this is one of your first attempts! Looking incredible!; Reply August 6, 2015 at 7:12 PM
RobinH said...: You are so talented! This is gorgeous and I refuse to believe that you are just starting this stuff! So amazing! TFS!; Reply August 7, 2015 at 9:15 PM