This 16x20 oil on canvas is based on a photo my 14 year old son took of our neighbor's front yard. She has a wonderful display of succulents, agave and cacti. This is the first painting I made that I stood back and said to myself, "I might be able to do this painting stuff". To me there was always a mystique about those who worked with oil. I decided to finally break down and take some lessons two years ago. I am such a novice compared to my new wonderful, supportive and inspiring cyber art pals. Seeing their work and reading their words make me feel blessed .
12 comments:
Sheila, thanks for stopping by my blog. I was so excited to see your comment. I love you agave. Beutiful!
I hope you do make it to my Open Studios and if you want to get in touch, just e-mail through the blog.
Mary Paquet
This is great, Sheila. Good job.
A splendid "joint effort" on this painting!
Beautiful job, Sheila - wonderful colors!
Also thank you for your wonderful enthusiasm about the Southwest Art article!
Sheila, what a lovely painting! Your color is great, composition is wonderful. Yeah, you can do this painting stuff!
I second what Douglas says. The little shadows are especially great.
You have an incredible eye for colour and this painting shows off that talent beautifully. Great stuff!
Well I must join the group and vote you can in fact do the painting stuff! In fact, the piece shows enough skill that you could even drop the novice word ;)
Thanks for comment, love your painting, keep up the good work.........
OK, Let's establish this you are not anymore a novice you are a talented painter .
Very nice CACTI.
I love your palette. Colors are just beautiful and calm with that edge of contrast. Very well sculpted.
Thanks to for stopping by my blog.
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