By using the same techniques and colors, the results were similar. Yet, the first painting, though not as carefully planned, seemed to have more 'life' in it, more emotional impact.... a result of plein aire painting, responding to the moment, painting from life??? Maybe.
I do love these flowers in the spring, and there's a second variety that blooms in the fall, too. The way they swing and sway in the breeze is absolutely poetic.
If I'm ever inspired to paint them again, I think I'd want to have a bouquet right in front of me. Something's gained in the painting by from life whenever it's possible.
Second best is painting from photos that inspired me when I took them. The trick is to remember why I wanted to take the photo in the first place and then leave nearly everything else out.
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I agree Sandy - the work created outdoors has that special light and strength of colour and movement. I also prefer the three triangular placed blooms bottom right on the original more than the three in line in your repeat work. Still gorgeous though.
Well I don't seem to find any strong difference, your trick of remembering why you took the photo in the first place seems to be working for you no doubt!!! It's really beautiful!
I totally agree on your thoughts on remembering the "why" you took a special fotography. Sometimes I can even taste the picture, and other times I have no idea what was the point at the time.
Tell me moore ;-)
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Sandy, I came across your blog today and really enjoyed looking through it! I'll be checking back regularly! Good stuff!!
I like them both Sandy! spring is trying to sprung here! LOL!
Sandy, both of these florals are just beautiful and I would be proud to say I had created them! I especially like the one you did plein air. That freshness and light really comes through.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Flowers do fill a special nedd we all seem to have. I rarely paint them anymore and only wish I could grow more of them here. Too many deer - so our flowers all become deer candy.
A lovely painting!
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