Hi! The weather is gorgeous here in Phoenix and I have a bad case of spring fever :) With the sun shining bright, pretty blue skies and warm 70 degree temperatures, it's hard not to when you love the great outdoors like I do. I took advantage of the beautiful day and went for a 6.5 mile run. Today I have a painting to share featuring my first canvas of fresh cut painted blossoms:
Here's my source of inspiration:
Here's my interpretation:
I attended an art class at Krista Eaton's (a local talented artist's whom work I admire) home studio. After Krista gave us a painting demonstration, she set us free to paint our canvas. I applied various techniques that I learned from Nancy Medina's amazing painting videos that Scott gave me to me for a Christmas gift. Once we had some color on our canvas's Krista offered her expertise. I didn't get very far along in class, as I am a newbie and paint VERY slow but I was thrilled to receive Krista's input and learn some tips and tricks of the business. I finished the painting this morning which means the oil is still wet and will be for a few days!
I'm entering this in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge: Day 21:
Here's my source of inspiration:
Here's my interpretation:
I attended an art class at Krista Eaton's (a local talented artist's whom work I admire) home studio. After Krista gave us a painting demonstration, she set us free to paint our canvas. I applied various techniques that I learned from Nancy Medina's amazing painting videos that Scott gave me to me for a Christmas gift. Once we had some color on our canvas's Krista offered her expertise. I didn't get very far along in class, as I am a newbie and paint VERY slow but I was thrilled to receive Krista's input and learn some tips and tricks of the business. I finished the painting this morning which means the oil is still wet and will be for a few days!
I'm entering this in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge: Day 21:
Thanks so much for visiting ~ I hope you have a great Friday!
Be Sweet ;)
29 Sweet Comments So Far:
AMAZING!!!! I love the beautiful colors of the flowers and the case is gorgeous! Fantastic job!
Sherrie K
Bravo Mona, beautifully done!!
WOW, Mona, this is gorgeous! Well done!
Lush lovely flowers! They're fabulous! Good luck with your 30 paintings in 30 days. Hope you'll share them here on your blog.
Beautiful!!!
What an inspiration & oh wow, Mona, your canvas is just gorgeous! I think you were meant to be a painter, among other things!
Love the collage and the details in the vase are wonderful! Gorgeous!
WoW Mona, this picture is aaaaaaaaadorable :-)) Bravo, Bravo!!!
Hugs, Andreja
It's amazing!! You are a brilliant artist ... Any chance of sending some of that weather over here??
Wow you really captured that vase of flowers brilliantly! Just amazing work Mona! hugs :)
Mona your art is beautiful and loving to see you explore and expand your painting skills! Gorgeous canvas!
WOW!!! The flowers look so real! Wonderfully done!!! You are truly gifted Mona!
Hugs
Samra
BEAUTIFUL MOna, I love your rendering of the inspiration! I love working with oils and the textures they can give. The smells take me back to childhood when my mom who is an amazing artist would be painting!
You've caught the flowers in the vase really well, beautiful!
So Bright, FUN and Cheery!
It's WoNdErFuL!
Oh wow, Mona, this is stunning!! You painted the vase and flowers perfectly!! It looks amazing!! You did such a fabulous job!! Love, love this!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
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Wow, such a beautiful vase of flowers. The colors are awesome.
Stunningly beautiful canvas, colours and textures are fabulous.
Avril xx
So beautiful, Mona! Looks perfect to me! We're in the midst of a blizzard here, but I don't mind. I love winter!
You have really turned into an artist, Mona! The painting is beautiful!
Mona, your classes are working! You are an incredible artist!!!!!
I am thrilled with your progress, and want to come paint with you! Looks like you are really getting into the swing of it. Beautiful piece here. <3
With each new canvas I can see how much you are growing in this art form. Very, very beautiful.
wow, Mona, you are really so talented! Gorgeous cnvas!
xxx Evelyn
It is really amazing. You are on such a roll here. <3
You are a natural TALENT! I hope you hang this one!
Wow, I'm stunned! This is an amazing painting Mona! Haven't been here in a while and it looks like a fine artist took over!!! Picking my jaw up off the keyboard right now! Off to look at more! WOW!
Wow Mona, your flower-filled canvas is just gorgeous! Good luck with the 30 in 30!!!
WOW, Mona, all your paintings are so beautiful!!!! I love the bright colours of this one!!! The flowers are so pretty!!! TFS.
Have a great week!!!
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