Comments on: Altering a Flower Painting – Inspiration from Vatican Museums

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:52:24 +0000

In reply to Mary W. Mary, when painting something this small, I don't stand at a distance but sit at the table!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:47:48 +0000

In reply to Mary W. Thank you, Mary! That's my favorite detail too!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:47:19 +0000

In reply to Wendy. Thank you, Wendy! After observing this painting for a while now, I think I am going to change a couple of details before varnishing it.

By: Mary W

Mary W — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:49:10 +0000

I also have a question – did you stand at a distance to make the geometric shapes? I would think that it was very hard to do without looking contrived unless you were at a distance. Is that why acrylic and oil brushes are longer? Oh, I also love that little bubble at the top left with tiny ones attached. At least I think it is a bubble. If I could wiggle my nose and say some magic words, I would instantly be in your home looking closely at your wonderful works of art – what a wonderful wish come true that would be.

By: Mary W

Mary W — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:45:47 +0000

From the beginning, my favorite part of this wonderful painting is in the bottom right corner – what I thought were clouds. Then I was able to see clearly they were waves on a turbulent but awesome sea. Thanks to Wendy’s comment above, I see the sail boats – I’m so glad I didn’t miss those. Truly wonderous painting.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 13:34:30 +0000

I came back to look at this lesson again and now I can see all the images that you are using. I am amazed the painting is only 12×12!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 06:07:28 +0000

Agree with the lovelies who posted above. Loved your original and would never have dreamed to enhance it the way you did – so beautiful, so much richer and, with your narrative, really fascinating! I too take tons of photos “for reference” on holiday and yet never know how to use them in my paintings. Will try to relook at them now…

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:18:34 +0000

In reply to Vicky Bossom. Thanks, Vicky, so good to hear that!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:18:20 +0000

In reply to Carol Hayes. Thank you, Carol!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:18:10 +0000

In reply to Wendy. Thanks, Wendy!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:17:51 +0000

In reply to CARLA. Thank you, Carla :-)

By: Vicky Bossom

Vicky Bossom — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:01:46 +0000

You always inspire me so much! Thank you for your courage and your ability to encourage others!