I’m very proud of my newest piece! I’ve been focusing on painting a LOT! Absolutely loving the therapeutic process. This one is almost finished. I’ve got a few minor adjustments to make but I couldn’t wait to start sharing my progress with you.
Please, comment if you enjoy this forest painting.
Does it strike an emotion or a memory?
“Solace”
Acrylic on stretched canvas
24 by 20 inches
2016
Source: Solace
Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on February 12, 2016
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Of all my floral shots, this photo from Stanley Park has been a source of pride for a couple of years. I finally decided to paint it despite a slight feeling of intimidation due to the complexity of detail in the petals. I’m three sessions into it and so glad I took a change on this one. So far I have pleasantly surprised myself. Scroll down for my current progress.
I’ve been experimenting with the fun process of applying complementary colours first, then adding the actual colours over top. This takes a bit of trial and error but allowing a bit of the original layer shine through adds real impact.
There’s more work to be done but I’m enjoying the progress. Here is end of session 3:
End of session two:
And the end of session one:
As you can see, the changes from one session to the next are dramatic. I find this process inspiring as I apply each layer. I hope to retain generous amounts of the original colours shining through in the final stages. Stay tuned as I will post more progress soon.
Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on January 19, 2015
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So, I’ve called this one finished. The textures and colour contrast have transformed again. I was having a bit of an old impressionist painter’s problem – I would paint with a ton of light and it looked fantastic but when taken away from all that light, I could not see enough detail. So here it is. Now that I can see the colour and texture in a typically lit room, I’m happy.
Lonely Sailboat, Oil Painting
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on June 12, 2012
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So after obsessing over every brush stroke for a while, I decided this is the final version of this painting. As mentioned previously in Work In Progress, Orange Tulip, Oil Painting and Work In Progress, Orange Tulip, Oil Painting (phase 2), this piece was inspired by a photograph from the post, Spring Tulips in early May.
Orange Tulip, The Painting
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on June 5, 2012
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Work In Progress, Orange Tulip, Oil Painting (phase 2)
I’ve added a lot more paint, maybe lost some of the depth but as it is a work in progress I’m happy with the rich colors and will continue to build light and shade once it is dry. Painting inspired by ‘Orange Tulip’, the photograph.
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on May 19, 2012
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Orange Tulip
Painting inspired by ‘Orange Tulip’, the photograph. I began working on this tulip last night. So far, I’m very happy with how it’s flowing. Looking forward to finishing it.
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on May 12, 2012
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Lonely Sailboat (work in progress 2) - Oil On Canvas
This second phase is more interesting then the first as I’ve added more contrast and texture. Still some work to be done but it’s coming along happily.
– Based on ‘Lonely Sailboat’, the photograph.
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on April 28, 2012
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Lonely Sailboat (work in progress) - oil on canvas
Not sure where this one’s gonna go yet. But here’s to trying something different and taking a chance! I’m basing this painting on one of my fave photographs, ‘Lonely Sailboat’ from a previous post.
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on April 27, 2012
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My Luscious Fiery Sunflower. Thickly textured impasto oil on canvas.
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on April 20, 2012
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