Blazin' Mexico
17" x 21" acrylic on paper
matted and ready to frame in 24" x 30" frame
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I should call this "work in progress" because it's not done. In fact, this was a demo that I did for a class several months ago in Bakersfield and I never quite finished it. It's sitting in a pile of "stuff" - every time I flip through and find it, I like it even more! So I pulled it out and posted it "as is" and will work on it (just a little!) and post it again tomorrow - probably (see below). Sometimes my favorite pieces are those done quickly and with abandon. And I just love those wild and crazy colors of Mexico. Check out the orange and pink together and how they sort of "zing" and are in-your-face Mexico!! I remember the demo. We were working on "black line" paintings, simplification, movement, bold colors, and the composition just evolved as we painted. I like the little tiny flower hanging in there by the big bold plant and soaking up that hot South-of-the-Border sunshine.
Sorry about no posting yesterday. I was so proud of myself for planning ahead for a "vacation day" on my hubby's birthday. Now I know to plan for "sick days" too. I had a little bout with a stomach bug. It's very hard to get up and be creative when you just don't want to move. Luckily these things don't last long. Today's the soup day - tomorrow will be just fine. So my plan (!) is to do a new painting for tomorrow and to work on this Mexican painting just a tad. One of the hardest things in painting is to know when to stop. I don't want to ruin the movement and fun! You may be the judge if any improvements were made or if I should have just stopped.
In the meantime - have a beautiful, sunshiny day!
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VIBRANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Glad you finished it! I love the shading and of course, as always, the vivid colors!
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