“Creativity takes courage,” by Henri Matisse
I have lacked the courage and confidence to paint these beautiful creatures of nature do mainly to my lack of experience with acrylics and paint brushes.
It’s been my desire to paint flowers using acrylics. Last year I found a video demonstration by Will Kemp painting an impressionist rendering of a floral arrangement – it was exactly what I had looked for!! There was no excuse – I had to take the opportunity to learn and maybe then I could move forward.
White Floral, (8×10) was done using acrylic paints on canvas paper. I loved the experience of painting this still life from exploring acrylics, learning several mediums, to painting with a variety of paint brushes. It was really everything I had hoped for in an exercise and gave me the tools to get started.
Even though after painting this arrangement I had to set my brushes aside for several months, at least I was able to give this a go. There will definitely be more floral paintings ahead, that I’m sure of.
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So beautiful! I love it!
Thank you Leah – I loved working on this painting along with Will Kemp through his video. It was very rewarding experience.
You say you haven’t done this sort of thing before? You coulda fooled me!
Thank you Ruth for being so generous with your words. I really appreciate your encouragement and response!
This is terrific Mary! Your acrylic work has really taken off!! ~Rita
Thanks so much Rita – really appreciate your kind words!
this is such a gem !! you are very talented.
You are very kind for your comment and compliment, thank you!
It’s my pleasure… hoping to stumble more on your blog 🙂
You are so gifted and I’m glad you tried a new thing. White is difficult to paint, say my artist friends.
So happy to see you again Cynthia – hope you are well and enjoying the summer weather. Your gardens must be gorgeous! Thank you always for being so thoughtful in your words – I really appreciate it.
Hi, Mary. The wonderful thing about artistic creativity is our glorious creations and the sharing thereof. Simply, simply beautiful, my friend.
Thank you Penny for your touching comment, means a lot and is greatly appreciated.
Fantastic job Mary!
Nice to see you Tim. Thank you for your enthusiastic response! Hope you guys are doing well.
We are and thank you. Today is our 35th anniversary!
Very cool Tim. Congratulations to you and Mary on number 35! Very special – I’m happy for you guys ~
Thank you so much Mary!
With color tone and shape you have created the illusion of depth or 3-D very well. Stems and water bottom half of glass successful too.
Hi Carl, I found your comment in my spam box – sorry. I really enjoyed reading your read on this painting is was a great workout and hoping to do another painting of a few beautiful white roses from my garden. Thank you for visiting, always appreciated.
very beautiful flowers!
Thank you Dsquarelles!!
this is so elegance and amazing….
Thank you so much Mihrank for your generous feedback ~ always appreciate your visits.
Lovely, Mary – Will Kemp is an excellent teacher, isn’t he?! 🙂
Thank you Hilda, couldn’t agree more. I have learned a lot from Will. Nice to meet you
Mary, this is stunning…your art gets better and better over the years.
Thank you for being so kind and generous in your comments . I really appreciate it .
So very beautiful.
Thanks so much Fionna, always appreciate your visits.
Very beautiful painting! Mary, you should definitely get back into acrylic painting!
Thank you Hien, I’m slowly working on it.
Absolutely gorgeous, Mary! I adore this work, and all of your work. I’ve never seen a painting here that Idon’t like. Your style is sweet and generous!
Thank you Resa, always appreciate your generous thoughts.
This is so pretty, Mary, and well done to you for trying something different. It’s worked beautifully and I’m sure you’ll have pleasure experimenting in this medium, now you’ve started. 🙂 🙂
Hi Jo, thanks so much. I’ve really enjoyed painting with acrylics , looking forward to spending more time on my art over the next couple of months
I love this Mary! Is so sensitive. I think I really like all the varied degrees of white you incorporated. Stunning!
Great to see you Catherine , thank you for your read on this painting – I. Really appreciate it .
Charming and peaceful. 🙂
Thank you Gallivanta!
Hi Mary! You never cease to amaze and surprise me! Acrylic painting. This is beautiful! A wonderful painting.
Great to see you Kelly Kell. Thank for your kind words.
You are soooooo good! I love this one, but I love so many.
Thank you Dorann for always being present and expressing yourself with such spirit, can’t tell you how much it means to me. Here is to another awesome week ahead ~
Beautiful! I find painting flowers difficult but I’ll keep trying
I understand and I will continue to do the same. The challenge of working them out and seeing what becomes of a blank canvas (especially with acrylics) is what I enjoy. Keep on, keeping on Joe!
Lovely!
Thank you so much ~ hope you have a lovely week ahead.
Welcome! You, too!
That beautiful painting would look wonderful in anyone’s home. Gorgeous. 🙂
Thank you Judy for your kind words of encouragement – Happy Spring to you in New England and hope you have a warm and sunny season.
Miss Mary
This is beautiful work, right balance and depth, right tones, and the overall impact is one of tranquility.
Big hugs
uncle john
Thank you so much Uncle John for your read on this painting – appreciate your artistic eye and words. Miss Mary
Beautiful, Mary! ❤
Thank you Bette!
Sometimes ( oft ?) it is not easy to take courage! But you did and got a very successful piece! Love the delicate tones. The color of the leaves. The glass. Wow, really a lovely painting. Thanks for sharing.
robert
PS: I’ll write down this Matisse sentence and pin it in front of my working table 🙂
I really enjoyed your response Robert and that Matisse’s quote spoke to you. Appreciate your kind words and read of this painting – the leaves were hard to balance with the delicate flower petals, thanks for pointing them out.
I love the subtly of the muted colours. Very nicely done, Mary.
Thank you Graham for your generous feedback, it’s really appreciated.
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Thank you!
Well, that certainly doesn’t look like it was painted by someone who is inexperienced. Wow! That’s gorgeous, Mary!
Thank you Jill for your enthusiastic response – totally appreciate it!
That’s brilliant Mary, it’s good to step out of our comfort zones. I never thought I would take to digital painting but I love it now 🌹
Thank you Rose Elaine for your kind words. Digital art can be very satisfying with some brilliant results – so glad you found this newest medium in the tech world.
I’m so pleased you’re back Mary , I’m sorry to hear about your Mum. 🌹
Thank you Rose Elaine, much appreciated.
Beautiful…food for the soul. Yours and the viewer. Thank you.
Thank you for your special comment ~
Beautiful!
Much appreciated – thank you!!
I hadn’t visited your site in a while—you’ve done so many lovely pieces since!
Thank you. I haven’t been painting or blogging over the last few months, but just getting back into it. I really appreciate that you have taken the time to visit my posts.
I’ve been following your site for a long time, at least four years (I just had a different blog before) 🙂