Provence Pots and Geraniums - Rework

Provence Pots and Geraniums

Oil palette knife painting on canvas panel

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This painting was no.13 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. I was quite happy when it was at this stage

But after looking at it for a couple of weeks the lower area of the wall and path needed more definition and the stem on the lhs really bothered me and I had to change it.

I covered the painting in liquin and let it sit for a few minutes to soften the paint surface so that the new paint would adhere better.

Next

• I darkened the wall by adding more purples and blues.
• I painted over that stem and put in a new shorter one more to the left and a  suggestion of another small geranium head to breach up the angle of the leaves.
• I altered the colours in the background removing that bright turquoise colour which was jarring
• I darkened some of the flowers and added highlights to others.

I think I prefer it much better now - what do you think?

Close-up of the knife work

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The Way to the Shed, Day 12

The Way to the Shed

Day 12 of the 30 day painting challenge

18x24cm on canvas MDF panel

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My 30 paintings in 30 days challenge

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Miniature Treasures 4x6 Collection flower garden collection

 A collection of four of my 4"x6" Miniature treasure paintings

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Pretty Purple Primula oil palette knife painting

Pretty Purple Primula

palette knife painting

oil on gessoed MDF panel

15x15cm (6x6inch)

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My neighbour and friend bought me a heap of different coloured primulas the other day. She saw all the different colours of the primulas and thought of me.  How nice is that? This is the first to be painted.

Irises galore - Miniature Treasure, original palette knife oil painting, 6x4inch

Irises Galore  Miniature Treasure Painting

Palette Knife Painting

Oil on MDF panel

15x10xcm (6x4inch)
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I can't wait for the irises to come out in my garden. I have some small ones that are the first indications that Spring is round the corner. Maybe then, the rain will stop!

Another fun miniature treasure painting. I was trying to use a limited palette of  pinks and blues to give an idea of a mass of irises.