"Gentle Rain"
A take-off from the realistic peach-colored hibiscus I did years ago, I wanted to create it with a palette knife. But, I got carried away with the fun mixed-media ideas I have been experimenting with. (This painting is larger than most of my new mixed-media series.)
I built up the texture with thick 'heavy gesso' instead of acrylic modeling paste because it better receives the paint. I also added some aquarium stones and gems. I gave the drips of water a little extra shine, too.
Something about these fun pieces satisfies the little girl in me. They make me laugh. Maybe it's the rebellion from all the rules of creating fine art, the discovery of the right gems to embellish it, and/or just the newness of it all.
Very exciting! The colors and the sparkle are hard to see in this photo, but when the light hits the painting at different angles, they shout "Come back, look at me!" at shows, people stop, and they do a double-take.
~ Original Art,
~ 20 x 20 x 1 3/4 inches
~ Mixed Media on Gallery Wrap Canvas
~ Professional materials
~ $3,500.00 includes shipping
~ The deep sides are painted. Framing is optional.
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