Tuesday, September 30, 2008

White pumpkins oil on canvas

"Not Onions" (I meant garlic) 5x7 oil on canvas board
Today's painting was a struggle piece to keep them from looking like GARLIC lol I think the whiter colors on the foreground piece didn't help. ANYWAY this is my submission for this week's Different Strokes by Different Folks hosted by very gifted and gracious Karin Jurick. Do check out how other artists rendered theirs.

Been busy today but with a few painting daylight left I thought I I'd attempt this challenge that I've been avoiding all week. I didn't really know how I could "contribute" to the photo Karin had. But before I knew it I was sketching out ideas and just decided to paint. Well I'm glad I did! And now my busy evening is about to take over my busy day so ta-ta for now!

13 comments:

  1. Erika, you contribute beautifully every week! I love how you put so much color into your paintings, and your candid comments always make me laugh... DSFDF wouldn't be as fun for me without you!

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  2. Oh thank you Alice! As I was cooking this evening it dawned on me I meant GARLIC, not onions! It's still been quite a challenge as you well described in your blog. I'm so glad I'm in good company :)

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  3. the color in the piece is magnificent!

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  4. Whatever the struggle was, it turned out GREAT! Colors are amazingly beautiful. I love it!

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  5. I love them! And they don't look like garlic or onions at all.

    I have bookmarked DSFDF and will be giving it a go when things settle down a bit round here, it looks like fun.

    I love your gorgeous previous post's painting as well.

    Superb work!

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  6. Your work is beautiful and the color of your background is so rich, NICE, very nice.
    You are such a beautiful part of DSFDF.

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  7. Thanks Hillary! Gosh I was so frustrated I wasn't even going to show it :)

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  8. Hi Kari! I can't wait to see what creative renditions the photos will inspire out of you! Thanks for the visit and comment!

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  9. Hi Dominique thanks so much for taking the time to visit and comment. I hope you do participate - just jump in!

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  10. ohhh wow erika! thanks for going over my blog.. 8) didnt realized it was you til i clicked thru.. mmm i really like your paintings here and you also do ATC'd.. gee now that i have to return to. i was starting real nice there but so many things to explore with art and im just getting started. i feel like time is too short. ha! 8)

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  11. Great contribution to Karen's blog....I must try it out sometime! And they don't look like onions or garlic!

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  12. Hi Atomic! It was a thrill to see someone from the Philippines visit me so I had to visit you! I hope we keep in touch and you keep up your creative activities!

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  13. Oh Theresa it would be outstanding to see your rendition! It's a great exercise and you meet such lovely creative people by participating :)

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Thank you for taking the time to comment ~Erika