Anyway you turn it...it looks interesting...and reads well |
oil on linen panel, 11x14, Abstraction |
Painting a "non-subject" does not come easily to me but I did find this freeing in a way. It is also harder in that there is no subject to rely on. I had to think of varying the shapes, the colors and the values to make something pleasing and interesting. I was quite stunned when my husband asked to see it and then said he liked it and liked it whichever way I turned it. Now that is high praise! My daughter also likes it and the two images above are her preferred directions.
In case you are curious, the original way this was painted is below...my husband wants me to frame it but I can't decide which direction. I am open to suggestions. Let's go with 1, 2 or 3 in the order they are posted.Thanks!
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I'm fond of the first one. And I can relate with your observation of taking on abstract painting when you're used to realism. It makes me uncomfortable and yet there is a great sense of freedom...as if taking flight.
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