#26 - Wolf Willow
(30 paintings in 30 days project)
6 x 6"
oil on board
© Nicki Ault, 2011
sold
© Nicki Ault, 2011
sold
This painting was so fun. Through my brushstrokes I really wanted to try to express the different directions of the grasses and wild growth. Van Gogh was in the back of my mind while I painted because of this small goal. I admire that he was a master at making strong, bold marks with his brush. I am under no illusions that this painting is comparable to his work, but it was fun trying to paint the grass with that expressive excitement.
7 comments:
Okay, now this one is my favourite ; ) I LOVE the way you painted those flowers on the branches. So fresh.
Nice brush work, Nicki! I like how it builds the structure and guides my eye. Another beauty!
-Don
Hi Kim,
Thanks! Hmmm, a new favorite! I have a few days to go... will there be another???
Nicki
Hi Don,
I really like the brushwork in this one, too. Wish you could see it in person.
Nicki
Hi Nicki,
Beautiful. I like the idea of van Gogh in your mind. His directional brushstrokes are tempting. I am sure you are just as great.
XO Barbara
Hi Barbara,
I find myself doing that when I paint sometimes; think of artists I admire and try to channel something of them through my brush! Ha!
You are waaaaay too generous, but thanks for the sweet words.
Looking forward to our chat!
XO Nicki
I love your loose and expressive brushstrokes. There is a lot of movement and energy in your work. Very beautiful.
Hi Shelley,
Thank you so much for such kind words. These prairie landscapes were so fun and I thoroughly enjoyed playing with the brushstrokes to create that movement.
Nicki
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