Today I spent most of the day painting with Barb. Last year She took a workshop using a very different technique of applying crazy colors to a very wet paper, letting it run, then dry, and then doing the painting. This is known as glazing, . The crazy colors are suppose to show through - kind of a base. I decided to use the technique today. Although I have tried it before, I do not have it down yet. As I have said before, I like to take useful elements from workshops and then apply them to my style. Do I have a style? Anyway, I probably should have covered more of the first layer - crazy color, but I couldn't do it. The painting is from a photo taken in Stonehaven, Scotland. The photo is rather dull and did not capture the beauty of the village. Using the crazy color technique was a way of brightening things. I'm not saying that I like my finished work and that it doesn't need improvement - it does, but it was interesting to try something different.
Zoe is still hanging in there. She can hobble around, but her leg is not good. You can see the lump on it - that is the tumor. You can also see that Zoe likes being in the house - on my couch. I just don't have the heart to leave her out in the heat. And the couch, well, I'm a softie. I want her to be comfortable. This whole thing is breaking my heart.
Zoe is still hanging in there. She can hobble around, but her leg is not good. You can see the lump on it - that is the tumor. You can also see that Zoe likes being in the house - on my couch. I just don't have the heart to leave her out in the heat. And the couch, well, I'm a softie. I want her to be comfortable. This whole thing is breaking my heart.
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I like the painting. It's very interesting done that way.
I'm so sorry about Zoe.
The row of buildings sort of reminds me of Europe. How they have row houses and such, with shutters that actually work. I think the hot pink reflects how it is too warm for anyone to sit on the bench, so they are indoors with the shutters closed.
Thanks, Becky. We have to make some decisions concerning Zoe.
Stefan,
The painting is from a photo taken in Scotland, but it was in February and not very cold. It was taken at dusk with the sun shining on the buildings many of which were made of granite - giving off a grey/pink glow.
Those "crazy colors" give the effect of a brilliant sunset reflected in the buildings. That's what **I** see... dunno if that's what you intended. But I think it might have been yer intention, given yer comment above.
I'm so sorry about Zoe. I can feel your pain, Lou. I had to put down my Shepard in the way-back because of chronic and advanced dysplasia. Letting her go was very, very hard.
Sunset was my intention as well as playing with the funky colors. Thanks.
As for Zoe, I called the vet today to make a plan. I hate it when Zoe is in pain. There is no point in putting her through any more of this. I guess.
I'm a cat person, so it is always much easier with them, when the time comes. Dogs seem to be harder to part with, as they have all sorts of family memories, being so active.
I have cats too. Cats are easier - for some reason.
So sad for you with Zoe. Hugs.
Love the sunset effect in the painting. You know how I like houses.
love it. . .thanks a lot for showing it to me..keep it up . .
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