I'm going to be keeping this post short and sweet, but I am just dying to share the Georgia O'Keeffe inspired Poppy painting that I did this weekend!
Here's the original painted in 1927 by the artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
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| Photo Credit - WikiArt |
Stunning isn't it? I love the colors and the blending and shading.
I had help with this of course, because I am very much a beginner. Using a Youtube tutorial by Angela Anderson I was able to paint my own poppy.
Before I show you mine, let me show you the reference photo from Pixabay that Angela Anderson used for her tutorial.
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| Photo Credit - Pixabay |
Compare this photo to the painting by Georgia O'Keeffe! Wow right? The realism in O'Keeffe's painting!
Well I don't want to brag but I'm going to because I'm so darned proud of what I was able to paint thanks to Angela Anderson and her wonderful teaching manner and great tutorials!
Here's my version.
Not bad right?
Can you see why I am over the moon happy about this? This was my second attempt. The first one I botched royally and was so upset with it that I shredded it in the paper shredder before the paint was even dry! I sure hope my shredder doesn't get all gummed up!
For the second attempt I just followed Angela faithfully and listened carefully to her tips and suggestions and watched every one of her brush strokes... and I did this folks! I'm thrilled beyond belief and hope that you love it as much as I do!
Indeed, you've got every reason to be proud of yourself. Your poppy is mind-blowing!
ReplyDeleteThank you DUTA!
DeleteYou did that??? It is absolutely gorgeous. What a gift you have!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes I did that and I'm just as surprised as you are...who knew!?! I'm having a blast with my new hobby and it's nice to see you back!
DeleteThank you! Yes I did that and I'm just as surprised as you are...who knew!?! I'm having a blast with my new hobby and it's nice to see you back!
ReplyDeleteNot bad? It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
DeleteOh my gosh...that is beautiful! You should be very proud of yourself. I was not expecting something that wonderful as you explained it, then WOW! I love the tinged edges.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebecca! That is so nice to hear. I am glad you like it. Yes, I am kind of proud of the edges :)
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ReplyDeleteI finished this one today, myself! I am so proud of my accomplishment! I could not have done it without following it step-by-step from Angela Anderson's tutorial! She is the best! I will post it soon on one of her sites! Yours is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAngela is amazing isn't she! I haven't been painting acrylic on canvas all summer because I like to do that at the kitchen table and it's just too hot in there. So I've been art journaling, but I can't wait to get back to it and to see your finished poppy! :)
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