Monday, February 7, 2011

Valentine Wishes -sold


oil on canvas panel 6x6 inches
The pink and brown continues with the addition of lace. I knew it would be difficult and it was. Simplifying the lace didn't seem to be an option because it's the fine details that make lace pretty in the first place. So I tried to stay loose and approximate. The initial drawing on canvas (just truffles and lace) seemed to lack something. Right away I knew all the round shapes needed contrasting straights, so I added the card. Perhaps the whites are a bit too yellow, but it kinda gives it a vintage look that I like.
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7 comments:

  1. Virginia FloydFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Really, really lovely, Karen. Fabulous job on the lace. It has enough detail without being too literal. Just perfect. Adding the card and the lace really gives your painting a lot of interest. Great job!

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  2. Carrie Waller WatercolorsFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    It's gorgeous and it looks very Victorian!!! Great job, this is such a great series:)

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  3. Martha CowanFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I really like this one - the vintage feel really came across!

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  4. Susan RodenFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Precious Karen!
    Truffles are difficult to paint too - I know.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Great way to get in the Valentine's Day spirit - chocolate!

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  6. Katie WilsonFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Beautiful colors and so sensitively handled.

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  7. Karen BrusonFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Oh, yummy. So perfect for Valentine's.

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