Before I share today’s post with you, Jordan and I want to let you know that each day next week we will feature a Thanksgiving project that is easy and helpful and might make your holiday more enjoyable.
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I have been sharing my art class progress with you, and today am pleased to have another masterpiece project finished.
First, here is the photo that I used. The back story is that I was sitting on a bench in a teeny little out of the way park in Paris on a Saturday afternoon. I had walked and walked, and it was the perfect place to rest for a few minutes. As I watched a little boy run around in a Superman cape, I looked down and saw this leaf on my park bench. I liked the way it looked and snapped a photo. I didn’t know then that it would become inspiration for a painting.
This is the final product. I’m calling it “Leaf Me Alone.” It’s kind of a bad grammar play on words.
And here they are side by side. I left out the little helicopters because I thought they might just look messy by the time I finished with them.
If you like this painting, you might like to look at my others here, here, here, here, and here.
That’s amazing! You are a natural, I’d say.
HOLY COW…YOU ARE TALENTED!
That looks wonderful! 😉
I have really been wanting to take an art class….this might spur me on!
I know. I put it off for years. Lucky for me – when we moved, I discovered that one of my new neighbors is an accomplished artist, and she had an opening in one of her classes. I signed right up.
Wow…it is stunning!!….you are so very, very talented!!!
I went back and looked at your other paintings. You are super talented, girl!
Thank you.
BEAUTIFUL! I drove down Catalpa yesterday and all the ginko leaves are off the trees and in the street. The sun was shining and they were glowing gold. You should go take a few photos.
I was there around noon…..if that makes a difference with the light.
Wow! Your painting looks so realistic. I think the colors are beautiful you two are so talented, I think it is wonderful.
Thank you, Kathy. I have a good teacher.
I’ve been out of town and missed it. Maybe next year…..
Amazing! I love the color interpretation. What medium are you using?
Cyndi,
I will have my mom get back to you when she returns from her fun long weekend. I keep waiting for her to paint my dog Gracie. Maybe one day.
Have a great weekend.
Cheers!
Cyndi, I use oils. They are more forgiving than water colors, and I need all the forgiveness I can get!
Oh I so agree you a very talented and your painting always look so beautiful.
Your idea was better than mine. Instead of Greta Garbo I thought of O’Henry’s Last Leaf. Your painting is gorgeous. Good job!