Lesson #46 - Abstract Paintings

[Val]

  Wonderful paintings MaryLou. I also favour the second painting, lots of things to look at all over the place! 

Another class would be great Mr. D. !!! 

[Lillian]

I really like your paintings, Mary Lou!   

Dennis, as I looked back on the thread with our Lesson #63 paintings, I actually did notice the combination of the abstract areas with the more tightly painted areas. 


This was the first time I did a paint along and it didn't dawn on me at that time as I was too much 'in the moment'. 


But just a few minutes ago, as I viewed Mary and Batman's paintings, it struck me how nice the skies and bushes juxtaposed with the building looked.  The combination of the flat, straight-lined surface surrounded by the loose, painterly areas gives real interest, and makes the building with the red roof even more the center of attention.


You can add my vote to others interested in painting abstracts.   

[Happychappy]

Lillian, reading your post, makes me realise just how little I know about painting.  You picked up on the juxtaposed position of the abstract with the formal if I can put it that way.  It never even came into my mind about those things so once again, I am learning.  It almost feels like I am being "awakened". Thanks Lillian.  Patricia 

[Sacgal/Sharon]

[dennis]

Just look how beautiful

[MaryAnne Long]

Gosh, Sharon, everything you touch seems to turn to gold.  Your talent is paying off.

aloha

mea

[Sacgal/Sharon]

  Dennis and Mea! I've been asked to be in an art show next Saturday so I think I'll frame these and see what folks think!

[MaryAnne Long]

Good idea.  Good luck.  I bet they'll sell readily because you have a "name" around town now.

aloha

mea

[Val]

Absolutely brilliant!     Congratulations on selling the heart abstract, would love to have seen it. Must see these framed!     Best of luck with the show, keep us posted.     

[ncwren]

Like them all, but that top one is special! 

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Thanks Val - we're in Vegas now but I'll post the heart when I return.

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Thanks Natalie - I love that one too, and the one with the red and green. In hindsightsurr wish I'd painted them all larger!

[Sacgal/Sharon]

Brief update - I Had a good time at my art show yesterday - although most folks were at the winery to purchase wine vs art! I sold 4 pieces and one of the Oak Park Sign prints - plus I'm getting a commission to paint a picture of someone's wedding cake and possibly of someone else's grandfather.  And a lot of folks took my cards so we'll what happens next. It was great exposure and I learned a lot...

[ncwren]

Sounds like a good time Sharon-glad you are selling stuff and getting more exposure!

[dennis]

Sharon, good on you As Nina says "Way to go!"