The final canvas from Flora Bowley's workshop at the Do What You Love Retreat. It bears little resemblance to what I brought home. Those on the workshop might remember the memaid who then got painted over! The face reappeared in a different spot on the canvas, but clearly she was determined to be seen! What do you think? Is it too 'busy' now? Does the composition work?
Last time I joined the Paint Party Friday crew she was moving in this direction. Did I got too far?
What do you think? Is it too 'busy' now? Does the composition work?
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You're asking the wrong person--this is my type of art--I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love this- you've really added such depth and richness to her- wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteYou're in a dark mood these days. :) I like it! It works for me. Does it work for you? You have to be happy with it first. :)
ReplyDeleteShe is still very mysterious. I also love your Solstice girl from earlier post. She is the sun rising from the mud..LOL.
ReplyDeleteWow, am adoring this painting, so full of richness and depth. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteWow, i think it looks amazing - all the patterns in an almost abstract style and then this stunning eye peeking out of the canvas! Its amazing how different it looks now its a bit darker but both work equally well in my opinion. I love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Works! Love the highlights you've placed perfectly! GREAT piece!
ReplyDeleteOhhh....she is mesmerizing Lisa...I looooove that it is neverending...like a journey unfolding layer by layer..i love that! The colors pop..the blues and reds totally pull me in...then weave me out with energy and ...pulls me deep in thought as well..i totally relate to her peeking out from a mysterious space and all the rich layers and textures are like a hidden language pouring forth...LOVE THIS!
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Victoria
Isn't it hard to say "Finished!". I often set a painting aside so it is in my pathway so I can see it occasionally during the day. It is usually then I know the answer. She is mesmerizing!
ReplyDeleteIt's much darker than the first one...I like the mystery of her here, though! She's full of intrigue - and i like how she is haalf way hidden!
ReplyDeleteI love how rich the colors are!
ReplyDeleteI just love this! It is so mysterious and though provoking. I totally get not knowing when a painting is done. I have been painting since I was able to hold a pencil and I never thought anything was done!!! I just have say to myself at some point, enough and give it a title. Titles are another story altogether...what to name a piece! :-)
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of depth and yes like everyone says, she is very mysterious. I love the blues and reds, very inviting. She's peeking out daring as if daring us to go in. "I dare you to try to come in" kind of look. Wonderful piece. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks like it has much more depth in the second picture. The extra red gives it more contrast. great job! You could add more if you wanted, but I think it looks awesome now. Happy PPF! Marcia
ReplyDeleteLovely rich colors of reds and blues. I think you can see her easier because of more reds yet there is so much mystery in this. Lovely. Theresa
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness... I think it turned out perfect. (and that workshop looked incredible!) I prefer the finished piece to the one before. I think it is more mysterious. I love the composition. She really did want to take a peak I think!
ReplyDeleteaw! thanks. I am glad your son liked it! enjoy the book - a great one to read to the kids
ReplyDeleteI think it is finished. My eye travels around the canvas and each corner brings me back to the woman peeking out. It is a deep rich painting - my eye travels exactly right - and never strays from the canvas. It makes me want to dive in and be where the woman is in all that rich beauty and color. Being an artist I know truly a painting is never done but you must find your stopping place and pack up the brushes and say "Done!"
ReplyDeletewonderful
ReplyDeleteit reminds me of something from the Eastern part of the world, mysterious.
Oh, I LOVE this version. The darker colors add so much to the piece. I don't think you went too far at all. The composition is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteActually I like most shades of blue primeram more but you are the creator and you decide. Kiss
ReplyDeleteit's totally different my fren ... tho honestly i love the 2nd photograph simply becos of the vibrant colors!
ReplyDeleteBusy? what is Busy??!! a bee is busy ... but this is no bee. this is art! so art is simply, art ... no busy busy business :P
It looks finifshed to me. The girl definitely is mysterious, but she also appears calmer now. That might be the result of the darker color. I do like it.
ReplyDeleteGorgoues! I like it this way! Finished for me. She is so mysterious and secretive. I love the richness and the awesome highlighting you have done. Two thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteJessi xox
Yep, the darker version is my favorite too. Love the way it turned out.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you went to far at all! I absolutely love it. There's a spookiness to it now that I love.
ReplyDeleteOh I likee! Love how the eye is so clearly defined against the impression of everything around. Love the blue against the red too. Not too busy at all. REALLY likeeee :)x
ReplyDeleteLisa this is perfect! I really love this piece!!! The colour scheme looks fantastic and I really love the bits of white you have used to highlight some parts! This is so fantastic!!! :0) xox
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! It reminds me of a warm, tropical night in Hawaii! I don't think it's over done at all, I think it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
So mysterious this piece...I really like it. The colours are incredible!
ReplyDeleteit's finished and it does look nicer than before!
ReplyDeleteYour painting...it is wonderful. I love how she is peering out at me. HAPPY PPF!
ReplyDeleteThe girl only half there is mega cool. You got the right amount of dark & light with enough "white" space for it to breath. The flow works perfectly too.
ReplyDeleteYou can never go to far with this type of art. It is neverending like you said. You could go back to it in a year and still be adding on to it or getting rid of something!! I love this piece!
ReplyDeleteThe dense patterns highlight the figure behind it. The moody color is a bit of surprise to me as your usual palette are more to the brighter side. Still nice artwork. You're doing just fine!
ReplyDeleteAh - the question that every artist asks when to stop. The painting is dreamy, almost like being in a misty trance state, the figure is elusive and draws you into the art works mystery. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLOL - what a tough question! I have liked every version so far!
ReplyDeleteThe depth here makes it seem more powerful now.
I think she's wonderful and perfect!
ReplyDelete♥Sharon
Honey, I can't answer that! But I love what you got already!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated PPF! I am taking a late tour!