It's been a very busy Spring here at the beach and my studio time has been catch as I can. I've posted this first piece of the new Citadel/Oasis series. I don't believe it is truly finished but the paper has taken all it can of my paint/glazing and if I add too much more it is sure to shred itself before my eyes. I began with molding paste, stencils, spray paint, lace, grid and paint and more paint.I can see places to possibly lighten or darken but mostly feel it's time to move on to the next one. I have also posted the piece at its beginning when I first began with basic shapes and a loose idea of a garden. The gardens of Alhambra are serene, warm with fragrant trees and shrubs and always water...a purposeful place, a garden of peace and tranquil thoughts.
I will be ready for my critique Friday with this one above almost finished piece and seven beginning pieces.
so beautiful the way this turned out. thanks for showing how it started too. you are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFascinating to see the start and the finish. I love these warm colours. Just that word, Alhambra.....so evocative for anyone who has been there, and maybe even for those who haven't.
ReplyDeleteLove to see the work you are working on. Good luck on Friday.
ReplyDeletesuch an awesome piece love the saturated color and textures... a busy spring for all of us...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, subtle work. There are many elements to link it to the Alhambra carefully icluded in the final image. I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou just get better. I hope you are happy with the critique because I sure enjoy what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteI love this piece. I have been playing with layers and patterns lately so your creation really resonated with me.
ReplyDeleteDreamy feeling of architecture and warmly lit mosques ripe with fragrant flowers climbing soulful towards clarity
ReplyDeleteSo nice spring caught up with u.
you know how i love your work - it's so wonderful to come over and see your new creations! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuki, Showing my sloppy beginning left me uneasy...thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnnie, I so love saying Alhambra...visited only in my dreams.
Annell, We both are visiting each others sites...kinda nice!
Catrina, Saturated colors...yes...glazes and more glazes.
Jo Murray, Being at the Alhambra is my pull...a meditation for sure.
Pat, Thank you so much...true encouragement.
ReplyDeleteEva, Yes, love the layers...fun!
mansuetude, Your words are so perfect...thank you!
Gypsywoman, It has been forever...so nice to hear from you...thank you!
So great to see all the work you are doing! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteoh, i forgot to mention - the date of your post is the date of my first grandchild's [a boy] birth!
ReplyDeletejust dropping by to wish you a glorious day, dear lady!
What a difference from beginning to now - I love the richness of it all. I want that to be a pool/bath in the center ...in my mind anyway. Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteOTL, Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteGypsywoman, May 4th a perfect day to come into this world...congratulations!
Karen, I'm wanting it to be a cool pool of reflective rest! Lot of paint! ha
I just found your blog and I am now following. Your art is beautiful!
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I like the cool toned shapes on the warm background, the richly detailed textures and curlicues, the graphic elements vs the organic shapes. The work captures the essence of the sun-baked tiles and water-cooled fountains within the Alhambra walls.
ReplyDeleteWow, this piece turned out so beautifully. I love seeing how you started. Your days sound beautiful too. roxanne
ReplyDeleteWow! The transformation is like night and day. Great to see how your work, (and courage) evolved this piece. It all works for me!
ReplyDeleteThe page is beautiful reflecting the qualities of the Alhambra Granada. The serenity of the gardens, the symmetry of layout, the vibrancy of colour, the colour of the Palace walls and the tinkling of fountains. Your palette reminds me of all this - a very beautiful and enticing place.
ReplyDeleteSo much warmth and beauty in these. I can feel the atmosphere..
ReplyDeletethe finished piece is gorgeous, and I love seeing how it began... the evolution is fascinating. Thanks for sharing both views!
ReplyDeleteEsther, Lyn, Roxanne, and Marie, thank you for such encouraging comments!
ReplyDeleteLouciao, "The graphic shapes vs organic shapes"...thank you
Sylvia, Thank you for the connection to the real Alhambra!
di, Glad you enjoyed the evolution of such a basic start...thank you.
I love all the intricate detail and textures. The more I look at it the more I see. Fascinating and beautiful work.
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