Lilacs in the Mist

Lilacs in Mist, 17" x 24.5", Oil on Board

I'm still not convinced the lilacs are prominent enough.  I added some details to the background to clarify the space.  Slow, slow, slow going.

Lilacs

Lilacs,  17" x 24.5", Oil on Board

I've returned to this painting after spending time on a smaller lilac painting and 3 small bird paintings.  It is tedious work on the leaves.  They are small and complexly interlocked.

Lilacs

Lilacs, Oil on Board, 12x12"

Well, here it is the end of August, and I've finished the small paintings.  Even with that, I may need to refine some areas.  The very center leaf may be too bright and undefined.  Also, need to oil out to enrich the colors.

Lilacs

Lilacs, Oil on Board, 12" x12"

I see from the last posting that I haven't been keeping a running account of daily progress.  When I first began strictly using Dioxin purple it looked very gray juxtaposed next to the magenta.  Now that the magenta is completely covered, the purple appears more chromatic.   There is more to be done with the blossoms before returning to the leaves.  

Lilacs

Lilacs, Oil on Board, 12" x12"

Lilacs, Morning Mist, Oil on Board, 

I'm working between both these.  

Lilac Blossoms

Lilac Blossoms, Oil on Board, 14"x14"

I began this small intimate painting while waiting for my larger and more expansive lilac painting to dry a bit.  This is the wash only but already I can see that cooler green is preferable choices in the larger piece.  And, the very frontal nature of the composition creates more spaces, i.e., near, middle and far grounds. 

Addison Grace

Perfect Game, 10.5" x 6.5", Mixed Media

Sweet Addison Grace, my 11 year old great niece, pitched a perfect game this week in the Arkansas state softball tournament.  Now state champs, they are off to Regionals in Dumas, TX.  Go Firecrackers!