After doing the front of my art journal with a lotus (in previous post), I HAD to do more like it, so I did two 8"x10" paintings inspired by it. This is one, and I'll show the other one in another post.
This photo above shows the beginning stage of it. First I painted the base colors, then I smeared on a thick coat of Heavy Gel Medium and drew into it while wet. After letting that dry overnight I started to paint it.
As you can see it looked quite different at this stage. I liked it but it didn't feel quite right to me, so I put it aside for a week or so. When I went back to it, I just kept adding layer after layer of paints and glazes until I finally liked it.
To finish it off I gold-leafed and antiqued the sides of the canvas, then put a few coats of sealer over the whole thing.
So now I think I'm addicted to painting water lilies/lotuses! I'm planning on doing some bigger ones like this too. I think it'll be fun! And I still have a couple more finished ones to share with you.
For a while now I had been wanting to do a series of some kind, and realized that's what this is... my accidental waterlily series! There's nothing like a good "Happy Accident" is there?
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8 comments:
Very nice work Esther! The textures are so nice. Waterlilies are so gentle.
It's beautiful Esther!
It's gorgeous Esther! And I loved seeing the progress shots!
Your lotus is gorgeous!
I've missed a few projects i see. Love the lotus and all those textures. Its awesome to see you getting back into your craft and expression. Your lotus series is just stunning.
Cheers,
Leah
Oh, how I love your blog! Your painting is amazing. I will be back often. So inspired here.
TG! It's just beautiful! I love the effect of the Heavy Gel Medium and the colors and textures ;) are luscious. Love this "happy accident" of a series.
And so happy you'll join SOC when you can - should be fun this year, can't wait to see your work, xo
great work! very nice blog! Glad I found you! Kisses from Greece!
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