Stop and Smell the Flowers
Runner-up in the 2015 Catholic Foundation Plaza Arts Competition
Not For Sale
When I was painting
this contemporary still life, I was thinking of the phrase, “Stop and Smell the
Flowers”, which is the title of this painting.
I wanted to create a unique painting with the beautiful colors and interesting
shapes in the arrangement that I had set up in the studio, and transfer them to
the canvas. There is something special about painting from life...it is so much better than painting from memory or even a photo. Painting this floral
arrangement from life gave me the opportunity to capture the true essence of
the flowers. I want the viewer to feel
the fullness and freshness that I experienced while painting. I used a palette knife and wide brush to
apply the thick, juicy oils on the canvas.
I can't wait to see the winner of the Plaza Arts Competition...the unveiling of the art on the building will take place next month. Congrats to the winner, Stuart Hausmann.
I am back in the studio getting ready for an exhibit in February, 2016...sounds like it is far away, but actually it is right around the corner. I have several more florals on the easel, and working on some equine paintings. Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay Wyne
