It was a fun process working with this image, covering the canvas, working on it right side up, upside down, sideways, a small area at a time, everything at once.. Always learning. The challenge was making it work (for me) .. Noticing how the image is realistic and abstract at the same time..
One of the things I love about painting water is that it is such a fluid process..(no pun intended) Observation, painting, decisions.. Flow. Something mysterious is at work here. if I knew what it was I would write about it.
"Surface Matter(s)" oil, 4'x3'
In the studio
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If I could dream about waves, I'd like them to be these. The one in "Up to Three Colors and White (Feb 23 posting) is delicious. Alive! It moves without moving. I want to touch it. I don't surf, but it makes me want to. Mary, I'm awed. I hope to write like you paint.
Incredibly beautiful work.
A Genuine joy to stare into.
D.
Absolutely inspiring !!
One day when I grow up, hopefully I will be able to achieve the same level of proficiency!!
fantastc!!
You did a wonderful job with the water. I was googling water surfaces, and yours was the best- but since it is a painting, I will have to look further for something 'less copyrighted' : )
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