Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Creation Declares!

Creation Declares!
Watercolor on Arches 300lb paper
Unframed (for now)
Sold

I must admit something... I was happier with the computer image more than the actual painting. Sometimes, when the image is condensed into a digital picture, the reds and magentas just seem to "pop". So I went back and restated the orange/ pink/ reds with more intense color (my favorites: Permanent Rose and Quin. Sienna). Painting "white," high key, delicate paintings just doesn't feel natural for me. I prefer high contrast, "punchy" color. For the background, I used the dark green to add direction to the painting and unify the flowers. I also included negative space painting stems to add another layer of dimension.

2 comments:

Elizabeth Seaver said...

I'll have to say that I noticed the stems right off. They really add a lot. It's gorgeous!

Elizabeth said...

I must say that this is my new Favorite Ariel Freeman painting!! I absolutely love it!! The added reds and the negative space stems really mkae the flowers jump off the page and into our arms - what a nice present you have bestowed upon us!! I LOVE THE TITLE TOO!!!
This is absolutely stunning!!!
Hugs and many thanks for all of your help!!
Elizabeth