I applied the collage pieces first and then drew the outline of the poppy seed heads and thistles.This was followed by a washed background with cling film, I also used some Brusho too.
I then painted the seed heads and thistles before using pen and ink for a little outlining.
This brings back childhood memories of hot summer meadow days - silent except for the buzzy bees!
I've put this one in my Etsy shop.
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day,
listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky,
is by no means a waste of time.
John Lubbock, The Use of Life
I recently saw the Monet & Architecture Exhibition at The National Gallery. What a joy that is, to see several series of paintings brought together. I loved the series of Rouen Cathedral, Venice, London, plus some I was unaware of, including earlier ones. I treated myself to the book of the Exhibition, and I really want to try painting with Monet's colour palette to see if I can come anywhere close to the way he depicts light.
Here are just a handful of my favourites from the exhibition.
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| Rouen Cathedral |
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| The Church at Varengeville |
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| The Grand Canal, Venice |
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| Sailboat at Le Petite Gennevilliers |
I've just one one more project to finish, which I'm determined to do before I start anything else!
Happy lazy summer days!
OMGosh, what an amazing painting! TFS pictures of Monet's paintings too. xx
ReplyDeleteYou paint so well. I LOVE that cling wrap background technique and had all but forgotten it. But the poppy seed heads are out of this world.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great display of Monet's art. He was SO famous for his series paintings, too. I like what you showed us, because I don't think I've seen the sailboat before, even though I have a HUGE book on Monet and his paintings.
Hi Kay, Yesterday I sent you this message:
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I love the poppy seed heads Kay
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