But this month I thought I would do something. Even though I'm not mad about painting flowers - (I leave that to the immensely talented artist from Texas, Nancy Medina) - there is one artist whose flower paintings I really admire.
Georgia O'Keeffe's work is always a pleasure to look at. One day I hope I will get the opportunity to see her works in person, but until then, all I do is admire.
This is my version of her 1926 work, Black Pansy. Although this was painted more than 50 years ago, O'Keeffe only died fairly recently, thus I can admire and emulate, but this painting will be for my own space.
Hope you like what I've done to this wonderful American artist's work.
27 comments:
Hi Liz, your version of the painting does the original real justice - very well done. I found the original here : http://www.fulcrumgallery.com/Georgia-Okeeffe/Pansy-1926_25452.htm
I haven't even seen the original, but this is truly gorgeous, Liz!
It's beautiful, Liz. A well done work!
we all have our favourite subjects..but you did a very fine job here:)
Liz, A wonderful rendition!
Just beautiful rendition - I have her book to ponder over!
Very impressive Liz, florals are very difficult for me.
Great job, Liz!!!
Oh I love Georgia O'Keeffe - and I love your version of Black Pansy - what a good idea to make one for 'your space'. I might follow suit! Very nice to discover Nancy Medina's work too.
Thanks so much Maree - the original is really beautiful.
Hi Autumn Leaves. Maree has given a site address - check it out, it's really worth a look.
Thanks so much Carol. Done in the studio!!
So true Arti. And thanks for the kind words.
Hey there Saundra. Thank you so much!
Her paintings are gorgeous Carolann - maybe we should all have a book of her work. Thanks so much.
Hi Rhonda. The reason I liked this particular artist's flowers is that they are not like the fluffy flowers that we normally see. Those I find impossible!
Hey thanks Marian!
Hi Cathy. Glad you found Nancy. She is wonderful for the work she does with abandoned and neglected pugs as well as her marvellous floral paintings. Thanks for the kind words on my version of Georgia O'Keeffe!
I took a look at the link to the original and I must say you have done an outstanding job, Liz!! Well done!
Really Gorgeous Liz! I love the softness of this.
Hi Dean, you are so kind! Thank you.
It was fun to do Judy. When you really like something, it seems to make it easier to do. Many thanks!
This is gorgeous Liz, very dreamy!
Beautiful Liz and very different for you! Must have been fun.
Hi Rachel and Carol. Thanks so much to you both for your lovely comments!
liz this so beautiful
the blues are varied delicate yet strong,well done!
This is so magnificent Liz. I love O'Keefe too. Thanks again for joining in!
A lovely rendition, Liz!
Hi Liz, I've missed out on my blog visiting as well, I've been trying to sort out the new blog and so on, no more excuses, your comment has spurred me on to pay you a visit, what a change of pace for you, I'm never artistic enough to try flowers and this is beautiful, I think each type of subject requires it's own skills and this just shows you have them already
Hi Rob, nice to have you back and thanks for the kind words.
I've been computerless for a week - hence no postings or replies to everyone, but am back now!
Thanks so much Michelle. She is great isn't she!
Oh R, coming from you that is wonderful!
Hi Karie-Ann, your change of blog did throw me for a bit, but your new address is now up and running! Thank you for the lovely comment.
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