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"Antique Ornaments" -- oil on canvas 18x24"
Until I'd painted "White Poinsettias" (see previous post), I'd never attempted painting Christmas ornaments INSIDE their boxes. It was rather challenging, but a lot of fun. So I wanted to do another one, only with more boxes! I'd thought of doing a very large canvas, but considering the economy, kept this one relatively small.
Every year I yearn for those 4" pots of poinsettias. Love them! Alas, the stores never get them here until well past Thanksgiving. But I wanted to include some type of holiday plant. So I brought one of my many Christmas cactii down to the studio. I'd never attempted to paint one -- they seem like such a wild snarl! But nothing ventured, nothing gained. I always love a good challenge. And it was sunny! I love sunny days with the strong shadow patterns.
Keep tuned for a future painting with those elusive poinsettias....
Every year I yearn for those 4" pots of poinsettias. Love them! Alas, the stores never get them here until well past Thanksgiving. But I wanted to include some type of holiday plant. So I brought one of my many Christmas cactii down to the studio. I'd never attempted to paint one -- they seem like such a wild snarl! But nothing ventured, nothing gained. I always love a good challenge. And it was sunny! I love sunny days with the strong shadow patterns.
Keep tuned for a future painting with those elusive poinsettias....
OOh! I do love this! :)
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