Sunflowers and Vessels

Sunflowers and Vessels

8x6in oil on canvas panel  $125.

A friend brought me some sunflowers this afternoon.
I thought they would be all gone by this time of year,
but these were from her garden.

Artist Note.

Below is an old painting that I had never put on
my blog because I had two others with the same items
already on there. On this piece I had changed the
background several times with light - dark - and middle values,
purely for the learning experience. After each change I checked
my pulse for the type of response I was getting.
Great learning technique.

Being short of time I decided to use the painting for the sunflowers.
I wiped the panel with some linseed oil and Gamsol first.

Placing the sunflowers in a blue vase
I decided to place it where the 
striped vessel was.
 I altered the lighting,
placed a smaller,
striped piece of paper
and had at it.
I think it is a great example
of how a painting can be
changed to suit the different
needs at different times.
I cannot do a good job of fracturing because of the texture
underneath but I did use a knife and brush.
I do not want to get into asking myself
if any of the changes were better than the others
because I have learned that it is the act of painting
which gives me pleasure. Once I start analyzing too much
the pleasure can disappear.
I am planning and  formulating my future DPW Artbyte
and want to thank
all of you who sent good wishes and support.
What great friends you all are.