Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sketchy and Free

 White Sunday, 24 x 24

My kids (who live in Alaska) have been visiting in the past few weeks, and I've been painting with them, but not too much at my own easel!  I did White Sunday, above, just before they arrived.

Even though I didn't bring it up to my usual "finish," I liked it... so I signed my name and ran it to Huff Harrington Fine Art here in Atlanta -- whereupon they sold it that day.  There is something expressive and a bit exciting when just parts of a painting are developed, leaving other areas to reveal the initial inspiration and hand of the painter.  I am still noodling this idea, but plan to experiment a bit -- just like Eli and Sarah!




10 comments:

  1. Really beautiful! Wonderful pastel colors.

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  2. Thanks so much, Virginia! My colors have evolved a bit sine I returned from Maine.

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  3. Doesn't look unfinished to me. Love the grandchildren painting. Mine paint all the time when they visit.

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    1. Jerry, Love the grands too! They are so uninhibited and true -- I learn a lot from them!!

      Nancy

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  4. This looks like perfection to me. Beautifully and masterfully painted.

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    1. Thanks, Julie! Very nice comments from you, which I so appreciate...Nancy

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  5. I love the way you left this. Think the sketchy lines add a nice touch. You palette is my favorite! I am patiently waiting for my sons to find perfect wives and then procreate. Preferably grand daughters. I don't ask much.
    Thanks for sharing the pictures of your darling ones!

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    1. Carol,

      I had to patiently wait for my sons to find perfect wives, and so far, only one has done so! BUT it was worth the wait! Thanks for your comments - have fun!

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  6. Love-Love this painting and so happy to see you left as is and did not noodle more. Nice to hear it sold! How exciting!

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    1. Ruth, I 'm just trying to free up like you have -- a bit at a time! Nice to hear from you...

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