Comments on: Semi-Abstract Floral Still Life: A Painting Inspired by Dutch Masters https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/semi-abstract-floral-still-life/ Fly to Your Inner World and Color the Emotion Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:58:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Päivi https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/semi-abstract-floral-still-life/#comment-122290 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:58:40 +0000 https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/?p=31847#comment-122290 In reply to Lynne Braga (Louisa Ellingham).

Thank you, Lynne!

]]> By: Lynne Braga (Louisa Ellingham) https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/semi-abstract-floral-still-life/#comment-122287 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:36:24 +0000 https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/?p=31847#comment-122287 I am always so encouraged by your amazing work, Päivi and this one is particularly interesting because of the emphasis on the dark areas–something that I love as well. Almost all my work is in sketchbooks but I feel I can certainly learn from paintings. It is fun to examine the details in your work–the little pompom is a treasure!!

]]> By: Päivi https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/semi-abstract-floral-still-life/#comment-122262 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:15:50 +0000 https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/?p=31847#comment-122262 In reply to Jane Bredendick.

Thank you, Jane! Yes, depth is a wonderful thing to achieve. I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed Mystical Minis, too!

]]> By: Jane Bredendick https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/semi-abstract-floral-still-life/#comment-122261 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:19:40 +0000 https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/?p=31847#comment-122261 One of the many things I am learning in your online classes is how to create a darker depth. For me, it’s about not stopping too soon. I’ve revisited some of my pieces to add darker areas– I’m so much happier with them!
Btw, I have two more Mystical Minis to do. I look forward to our “visit”.

]]>