Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The Dance

The Dance: Wolf Willow and Dogwood
36 x 48"
acrylic and oil on canvas
© Nicki Ault, 2013

This one is big! And heavy! And awkward to carry! 

It has been quite a work in progress and kept me busy all through Art Trek weekend and beyond. The colours are a bit fantastical, but I'm okay with that- I wanted it to be full of life, even though it is in the fall when foliage is actually dying away. I wanted it to feel hopeful and celebratory; I wanted the leaves to feel dance-y. If this painting makes you smile and maybe brightens your day, I'm a happy girl.

3 comments:

suzanneberry said...

then smile cuz this painting really brightened my day! i love your use of color and the fact that you changed what you saw to this amazing collection of hues. the ice blue against the warm red and bright green leaves is just lovely!

Barbara Muir said...

Hi Nicki,

This is beautiful. You are so amazing. Happy Canada Day.

XO Barbara

Nicki said...

Thank you dear friends! :)