Just because something good dies, doesn't mean something beautiful won't bloom. Many things in my young life have reached an end; love, relationships, friendships, opportunity, dreams. Though, through all of the disappointment and heartache, I keep my head held high and find the beauty in these moments because everything happens for a reason. This painting represents this for me.
Below you can see my process and time lapse video. This piece took me a few months to complete, I used only oil paint and a pallet knife to spread on the paint, giving it a very thick texture. I am drawn towards very vibrant colors, and some say the skull resembles me and my blue hair :). I hope you'll enjoy, and please feel free to share your input and questions!
Bloom, oil on canvas 36"x36", 2017
Time Lapse :
Process:
First, I start out with a rough sketch, I always like to paint the entire canvas before I draw because a blank canvas can be quite daunting. Also, getting the base color helps you create the right colors for the imagery and focal point of the painting.
Next, I drew in the peonies. I did them in white so I didn't get the lines confused with the skull. I sometimes draw designs that I cover up by the end of the painting. Just exploring all of the possibilities and having fun with it.
I got through a lot of the skull at this point, just layering and overlapping different shades of blue and green with a pallet knife.
Lastly, I completed the flowers. This process seemed to be a little bit more tricky for me to get the right definition and contrast between the petals. But, after trial and error I soon figured out the right color pallet.
Thank you for stopping by my blog, and I hope you enjoyed the process and explanation of one of my favorite paintings I've done, "Bloom".
I have prints available of this piece on my website JennaShermanArt.com/shop , 12"x12" or 20"x20".
xx,
Jenna
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