This started out as another abstract forest. I was trying to duplicate the one I’d done before and ended up ruining it. But not one to waste a canvas, I painted over the mess and tried something different. I began with an underpainting, then added layers to create a wild flower garden. Sigh… I actually think the under painting is better. Might have to do that over again.
And here’s the under painting.
I really dig the under painting too, the abstract nature of it. But the finished product is great too. 😃
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Thanks, Beach! The painting actually looks better in person – something about the light with the photo is all wrong. Anyway, practice, we talkin’ ‘bout practice here!
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Hahaha! Ok, Iverson. Unlike him, I believe practice makes perfect. Of course, I’m not a multi-millionaire with an entourage either. 😃😃
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Right?!? I think he’s flat broke now because of it, though!
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Really? How in the hell does someone burn through that kind of money? These guys need to be educated on financial management as soon as they’re drafted. So many stories like that, it’s sad.
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Houses, cars and paying for all his homeboys to tag along as ‘personal assistants’ – his spending habits were legendary. He even had to go play ball in Turkey (or something like that) because he was already out of cash by the time he left the NBA. Unreal! And I agree with you – the should teach them how to invest wisely. It’s a short career for most of these guys!
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That’s insane. I’d never have never had to work again On just his rookie contract. Such a waste.
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I agree! I could live a good long time (comfortably) on that kind of cash!
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Got that right. 😃
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I love the final version, Meg.
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Thanks so much, Rob!
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Both have significant beauty
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Thanks so much, my friend!
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I see so many things in the underpainting, including 2 dogs. There again, the light can make all the difference, and I have just started a new regime of tablets!!!!
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Ah! That’s awesome! That is one of the reasons I like certain abstract art: you see in it what you want. And that makes the observer a part of the artwork!
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Oh I love this it’s not ruined!
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Thank you so much! I consider of it valuable at least for practicing and learning. But I’m very glad you like it!
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Well I truly like all you do my friend but yes, this particular one really spoke to me. You are so talented I hope you always do this.
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Ahh! That makes me happy! Thank you again!
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It looks beautiful
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Thank you!
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I think I actually like the finished picture the best!
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Thanks, Dee! It looks a little better in person, too. 😃
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Your work is so good
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Thank you so much! 🙏
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