so back in february i took a painting eclass with flora bowley called bloom true.
i did not take the class to learn how to paint (i've been painting
almost as long as flora has!) i took the class because i was so drawn
to flora's philosophy of painting and life, and because the idea of just
letting a painting unfold with no preset idea of what was going to
emerge was about as opposite of me as one could possibly get.
i couldn't pass the opportunity up. and i cannot even express to you how glad i am that i didn't!
so, here is the first of two paintings created through the class. and just to prove how i truly had no idea where it was going through a good portion of the process, i am adding a quick slide show at the bottom to show you the stages...how this painting revealed itself to me.
here's the evolution of "the great divide" 18" x 18" acrylic on canvas 2012
and, this week, here's to evolving...and blooming true!
-julia
Very nice!!! I do need to put my cameras down and pick up my paint brushes again....he says with a sigh....
ReplyDeleteThat was fascinating to watch. I can't quite tell what inspired each successive change, but I suspect the only person who can is the artist creating. I love the idea of seeing what unfolds while working.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Julie! Really love the progression. And, now, even though I've seen it, I still don't know how it happens. I must finish this class!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love the colours.
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