Comments on: How to Add Depth when Creating Abstract Mixed Media Florals

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:45:43 +0000

In reply to Ellen Schulz. Thank you, Ellen! It has made a big difference to me and expanded my imagination when painting flowers.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:44:08 +0000

In reply to Heather T.. Thank you, Heather!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 06:43:58 +0000

In reply to Mary W. Thank you, Mary, for the beautiful description! When painting small areas, I focus on them entirely, not glancing the whole painting. I focus on value more than on the color because to me, and I think for many others too, creating differences in value is far more difficult!

By: Ellen Schulz

Ellen Schulz — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:29:24 +0000

I love your focus as the flower being the light source. Life has a vibe. I feel them. Excellent pointer.

By: Heather T.

Heather T. — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:56:57 +0000

I loved every bit of this–it was amazing to watch the layering process going on!

By: Mary W

Mary W — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:00:37 +0000

Just as mushrooms drop spores, your plants have dropped light filled foggy colors throughout. I see some small yellow buds that haven’t yet dropped their light on the right side – waiting for the right time as nature does. This is filled with beauty and lovely foggy light coming from the plants is exciting to think about. Do you look at the brush activity as you paint those small areas, or are you glancing at the whole painting to wonder where and what color comes next. Do you think of each color or just whether it should be dark or light? I wish we could tape record your brain as you work. This was so fun to watch!