I found this interesting bamboo bowl at a thrift store. It goes perfectly with my seascape theme. The painting is small, and the large bamboo sides of the bowl frame it out dramatically.
I painted it with thoughts about when I lived on Guam, where I graduated from high school. I was part of a youth group that put together island adventures frequently. We explored hiking trails that led to hidden waterfalls, swam in crystal clear pools in deep caves, and had many beach parties and retreats. Amazing memories!
This bowl was in rough shape. I cleaned it up and repaired the broken corners before priming the bottom. The bamboo was gray and dingy at first, so after I cleaned it up (with alcohol) the colors came back to a warm brown tone, which I loved. From there I tried to use similar colors in the sand to give it harmony. The angels were added for symbolism of my new found faith as a teenager.
Enjoy!
This little painting has charms and beads added to it. The original photos came from pictures I took on a misty morning with all the wild flowers lit up from the sun peeking through. The beads and bumble bees came later when I wanted to have some fun with it.
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Hand-crated original art, professional materials, and sealed with a clear acrylic sealer.
"Mountain Rush"
I have done this scene as demonstration paintings a few times. This one I decided to go back and rework the entire painting with palette knives. This makes it unique and more interesting as it becomes full of new color mixtures and thick textures. Knife paintings are a little harder, especially if I want details and realism, so I have to remind myself to keep it suggestive. I do use tiny brushes for the extras (like the eagle).
I wanted to use knives because of the rough texture of the rocks, which a palette knife renders very nicely.
