Back to oils for the love of family!

Punctatum  24" x 36" Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

A few months ago, my husband's cousin wrote and asked if I could do a painting for his wife.  She wanted a painting of Punctatum (aka wild azalea) for their foyer.  She preferred oil and wanted it to be a generous size, 24" x 36".  I've worked in a few different mediums, primarily watercolor and acrylic and have played around in oils a bit as well but it's not exactly my comfort zone.  

However... this is about the sweetest couple you could ever meet and I'd try about anything for them!  So I did it!

Although the blooms have a fragile appearance, she wanted some pop.  I studied a few photos and decided to feature one full bloom against a dark background.  I am my harshest critic so I continue to pick it apart but overall, I'm pleased. It actually motivated me to try some others in oils in the future.

NOW... I want to do this same subject using brilliant watercolors and see how that turns out!  That way, they can take their pick!

Until next time!

Lori

God. The master artist!

We're enjoying a week at our family mountain home in Little Switzerland, NC this week.  We're here with my parents, my older brother and his family from Harrisonburg, VA, and my nephew and his wife, Nicole, who is a perfect addition to the family!  God planned that union for sure!

The view from the porch.



Our Golden, Chance. This is his first visit to the mountain house.  Three deer crossed the property last night. A pretty exciting moment for Chance!

One of Dad's day lilies with a guest!






A double bloom day lily. Dad's favaorite.

A Queen Anne's Lace about to bloom.  Cool!

A beautiful spruce bough.   This is Christmas tree country!

We'll be going on plenty of adventures this week.  I'll try to keep you posted!  Thanks for stopping by~
Lori

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