Thursday, February 18, 2016

Palette Knife Peonies

Palette Knife Peonies
Oil on masonite, 6x4

With temperatures soaring in the 70’s, it seems that spring is unfolding around me!  I simply had to paint flowers today - and peonies are one of my favorites!  I am using my new Princeton Catalyst and painting this in palette knife fashion.  I love the flexible way this “knife” moves across the surface!   It has been so long since I’ve slathered on thick, juicy strokes - and it feels good!  Gamblin’s “radiant magenta” is a real stand out on these petals - the very opaque paint lays on top of the edges for petals that really come to life.  This painting makes 1143 in 1143 days!

14 comments:

  1. It's gorgeous! I am so impressed by how much beautiful art you do!

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  2. beautiful peonies Tammie. Puhleeze send some of that warm air my way in the east!!!

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  3. Spring is bustin' here too. Beautiful flowers.

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  4. I forgot what warm weather is like. Lucky You! Your peonies are amazing!

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  5. Fantastic painting, very well done again. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  6. Lovely painting.
    Happy weekend xx

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  7. Wow. You always amaze me. Your art and the way you write about it seems so effortless. That is a true master.

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  8. Oh these flowers are also stunning.. Love this cluster....such a talent...I am always impressed!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. A feast for my eyes! These flowers (and their leaves) are gorgeous.

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  10. Great use of light and dark. The greeny- yellow on the leaves is delightful. Well done.

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  11. I love this one, speaking about summer ans sun, so warm and lovely
    be happy! Nat

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  12. Absolutely gorgeous, these pinks are wonderful I enlarged the picture and saw some beautiful brushwork too.

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  13. These are just gorgeous! I love peonies!

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  14. Your flowers are so lifelike. I love the way you handle the palette knife. Very beautiful work.

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