Sunday, December 6, 2009

Christmas ornaments and Ribbon

Oil on 6"x6" board
I thought I would try to get myself into the holiday spirit today, by getting out a few Christmas decorations. But, once I saw the ornaments, I abandoned my decorating and spent the rest of the afternoon trying to paint an ornament and a piece of ribbon. I've never tried this before, and now I know why other artists desire to paint reflective surfaces, it's sooo fun, and different from anything else. I think this one is finished, I took this picture of it while it was still on the easel. The picture didn't come out too bad, but I'll take another one hopefully tomorrow in better light.

5 comments:

  1. Debbie, Your skill is unreal. Hats off to another really great painting. Merry Christmas!

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  2. This is splendid!
    I am attempting a drawing of an ornament, and finding it quite the challenge!

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  3. Really nice composition, simple but energetic. By the way, what do you use to sign your name? Your signature is small and neat and readable; mine is like a little kid's.

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  4. Thank you everyone, sooo nice of you to stop by and leave such great comments!
    Judy, when I sign a painting I just use a very small synthetic round brush and paint thinned with a mix of oil and turp.

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