I have temporarily put my large commission aside to work on another large piece. My "Neptune's Sea Horses" above is about 75% finished and it measures 15" X 31" on Artistico SP paper. It represents three of the 4 marble horses of Neptune's Fountain in Florence. I took several photos of it last fall and was just itching to paint it. Hum...not a very easy task:-) But, a fun task nevertheless. I have simplified the background on the left-hand side and have to decide how much detailing I will use at the top and between the two horses on the right. I still have the head of the horse on the right to finish.
My reference photos were taken on rather cloudy days, but I wanted a sunny and colorful effect. I hope that you won't think that I overdid this.
Tell me what you think.
I hope that you are all doing well and will have an early spring.
This is going to be wonderful! Looking forward to the finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vicki. I will try to get it finished this week!
DeleteLOVE the seahorses! the colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJeanette, I am so pleased that you like this painting!
DeleteBeautiful, love how this is coming together
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bren....and now to work to the finish line without spilling coffee or paint all over it:-)
DeleteAnother beauty, Christiane! Love the palette - your colors glow!
ReplyDeleteRosemary, thank you so much for your kind comment! It's much appreciated.
Deletethey sing christiane !
ReplyDeleteJane, I thank you for this great compliment! You are very generous.
DeleteI've never tried to fake sunlight on objects - but this looks like you are making it work for you :) Lovely colors, too!
ReplyDeleteHi, Rhonda. I usually try to intensify the light or sunlight on objects. I am glad that you like the colors: I am basically inventing those also:-)
DeleteLove this whole series you are doing - beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb. I have a show in May with another artist; it will be called "From Heart to Stone" - naturally, I will have the stone and we will meet in the middle with florals:-) After that, I will be ready to move on to a totally new series most likely. I am very pleased that you like these paintings of sculptures and carvings - I keep finding more and more that would in fact fit very well in this series.
DeleteWow, it's fantastic! You are doing a great job of making it look like it's in the sunlight, too! I love the colors and the way you're using the warms and cools.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Theresa. I am really enjoying working on these horses...
DeleteGlorious, harmonious..great piece, Christiane!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled by your kind comment, Nick. Thank you!
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