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Thursday, February 16, 2012

PAINTING IN PROGRESS - PART 1

Here's a new painting that I thought you would enjoy. It's of a little girl getting ready to pick her first flower of spring - a daffodil. It's still chilly, so she has her coat on.

I'm going to show you a few steps at a time to my creative process. This really takes weeks to complete, but I'll speed up showing you the process.

Here's the beginning of the painting. I have the little girl with the start of flowers - the basic composition.

Now, I've added more color to the flowers and grass to add depth. Not sure that I am pleased with the horizon or the distracting purple crocus in the foreground.

Although the shadows on her jacket are not done yet, I want to see what a line of trees would look like in the distance at the horizon.



Don't think that I am pleased with the horizon trees yet. I'll have to think about it and work on another part of the painting.

That's all for now. I'll bring you up to date in a bit. I'd love to hear from you and learn what you think of this painting so far. Any suggestions?

Linked to Primp Your Stuff Wednesday, Share the Love Wednesday, Alphabe-Thursday, Potpourri Friday,

Posted by Barbara Rosenzweig

 
Posted by Barbara Rosenzweig at 11:32 PM
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13 comments:

  1. AnnesphamilyFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Hi Barbara! A sweet painting. I am happy I came here before returning to bed this evening. Have a beautiful weekend.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Very cute!

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  3. andrea@townandprairieFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Now THAT is sweetness! andrea@townandprairie

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  4. NettyFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Love seeing works in progress Barbara and this is already beautiful. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    It looks beautiful :D

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  6. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallFebruary 18, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    adorable child in spring.

    :)

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  7. anitamombanitaFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Lovely painting and fun to see it unfold! Wish I had that particular talent...

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  8. JoyfulFebruary 18, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I love the painting and the colours you've selected. You've captured the little girl's cuteness and sweetness ;-)

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  9. NancyFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    The line of trees add depth to the painting. I can see why you gave up knitting to paint. Unfortunately I'm not talented in the painting department. At this point I can't imagine I can ever knit anything by the directions.

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  10. AngieFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Such a beautiful and sensitively rendered painting!

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  11. very merry vintage styleFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    What a sweet painting! Thanks for linking up to the Share the Love Wednesday link party at Very Merry Vintage Style!
    Mary

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  12. JennyFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I am always Mesmerized by the creative process...

    It's Magical how adding different colors and objects really Makes the painting come to life...

    You are a Magnificent artists...

    And this is a Marvelous post for the letter "M"...

    Thanks for linking... Can't wait to see the finished product!

    A+

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  13. Isobel MorrellFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Have always envied you painters! Whenever I tried, paintbrush and I never jelled! Like what you have done so far.

    Looking forward to "The End"

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