Back in October http://itsallfiddlefart.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/whats-on-my-wall-wednesday.html I started a new painting after e-mailing the Equally Lovely Denise to see if she would like to do a crafty swop, as I had a hankering for six crocheted cushion covers for my Wolverhampton lounging, but as I can’t crochet for toffee I was a stymied. Fortunately Denise said yes ….. and we had a win win situation! 
My start back in October boded well, the canvas which measures approx. 48ins x 36ins was almost half way done, and then I just got very busy with other things, and the promising progress drew to a grinding halt, aghhhh!!!!!
My start back in October boded well, the canvas which measures approx. 48ins x 36ins was almost half way done, and then I just got very busy with other things, and the promising progress drew to a grinding halt, aghhhh!!!!!
But, all last week I kept telling myself that I WOULD finish it this weekend, as there was no way I wanted to be painting it on Christmas Eve, which is what I was in danger of doing.
But as there are things going on in my craft room, like an open loft hatch, I had to work in my dining room on the table, not my angle of choice, as I far prefer to work up against a wall ….if you pardon the expression!!!!
All the time I was working I was not at all sure how it was going to turn out. I wanted the flowers to be brighter and less detailed than my last two efforts , and I wasn’t too sure about the birds.
Once most of the space was filled in, I got out a thick, black marker pen to add the detail and fill in the fiddly gaps ….. it was only then I relaxed and thought, it’s going to look ok!
I did however find it very hard to know when to stop adding a squiggle or a line here and there and just walk away, and say that’s it, it’s done.
I tried to do it a couple of times and then couldn’t resist going back with a white Posca pen to add a few more fiddles and diddles!
I just hope the aforementioned Equally Lovely Denise thinks it’s a fair swop!
It may be a while before I dabble again, I think I paint like a crafter, not an artist. I don’t find it as relaxing as I think I should, mind you the size can’t help!!! However I don’t think I will say never ever again!!!
I got my inspiration was from an artist called Heather Galler, I just love all of here stuff, especially the houses and the dogs, and I am not really a doggy person
I think this is stunning! Love the addition of the birds! Your works of art are so filled bright, happy colors, I just smile when I look at them. Thanks for sharing your work!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, this is fabulous, so cheerful and there will always be something to look at and spot; I love it :)
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Well the ELD and the Ever Patient Ken are thrilled. Just hope you like the cushion covers as much. Looking forward to the Xmas 'craft swop'!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen. Wow, that is brilliant! I'm sure Denise will love it. I think bartering is such a good idea and wish more people would do it. You not only get goods rhat you want/need but you make a friend as well...result! I had a look at Heather Gallers site and she is amazing, what a talented lady! I will be looking at her pictures again, can't say at the moment if I have a favourite. I hope you do more of this but understand you need a good break before thinking about doing it again, maybe a smaller piece:) Have a good day. Take care.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Helen. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHelen this is so colourful and bright! Lots to look at, and to talk about.
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning painting....... if the equally lovely Denise does not like it I will buy you 12 crocheted cushion covers to swap.. hehehehehe
ReplyDeleteTilly
Oh that is so vibrant - really really lovely x
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these pieces of art grow….beautiful as always.
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