Mountain scenery is so inspiring that I have done nothing but paint since I have been home.
This one is a congloboration of something we drove by in Colorado, memories of another trip there, and the wildflowers we saw on our long hike. So, it is kinda pulled from my brain, which really is a tough way to paint, I'm happier working from a photo.
I always start with the sky and background then work forward.
Next, brighten and add detail.
Then the foreground.
I love working with acrylic paint, it is easy to make changes and cover up mistakes. This was partially watercolor too, I have a million tubes of watercolor, and used some of those to tint my acrylics. I don't really know if that is an acceptable practice, but it worked for me.
I added the rocks at the last minute because the flowers needed something. Plus, I was near Boulder, so thought a few boulders would be appropriate.
Tiny boulders.
So pretty! I admire those who can paint!
Just beautiful Karla!!! Your mind, heart, and hands created a masterpiece!
Beautiful !!!
Thank you, Marilyn, I am having trouble stopping, I just want to paint more right now. I have to get back to my work!
Thank you, Linda, Colorado is filled with such beauty!
Thanks, Yvonne, my style isn’t popular, I tend to like things prettier than most galleries around here do, so I just do it to entertain myself.
This is really beautiful, Karla. It’s fun to see you painting again.
And I’m having trouble stopping painting these days, too. I start in the morning and end at dark with short breaks between. Must be the season.
I saw your paintings, Jeanie and really liked the baby!