Sunday, April 4, 2010


Flowers for April
(work in progress)

This is my challenge for the week, to move forward on this painting for April. She brings home fresh cut flowers every week, so I thought I'd return the favor and paint the flowers we so much enjoy in our home. Full circle right? We'll see how far I get, I've got a busy week in San Francisco finishing a project, but my design class is on spring break, so no teaching on Thursday. I feel I've got so much catching up to do with my art...I should be a lot further along at age 50 than I am.
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7 comments:

  1. April JarockaApril 4, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Denny...you shouldn't have LOL.
    Beautiful start to this one, hope the 'real' April likes it!! All the best

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  2. Lynda SchumacherApril 4, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    A lovely sentiment and a lovely painting, Denny.

    I HEAR you! I basically stopped drawing for twenty-five years: now I'm 51 and I feel like I have to HURRY. lololol.

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  3. DennyHollandStudioApril 5, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    April and Lynda~ I've never painted a floral arrangement before so we'll see how it goes with this one. Thanks!

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  4. UnknownApril 6, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I like the pure colors you are starting the flowers with - this should have a vibrant, glowing look when finished.

    By the way, don't feel behind. I'm 29 and just starting in painting. You are leagues ahead.

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  5. DennyHollandStudioApril 6, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Jeremy, thanks, I guess we all can feel behind no matter at what age we find ourselves sometimes. I think a good night's sleep can really help one's own outlook on things!

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  6. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Every time my husband goes to Costco (1x per month) he brings back a bouquet of flowers for me. And every time I intend to paint them. Never do. I think I feel overwhelmed with all the information in a whole bouquet. So I applaud your determination. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.

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  7. DennyHollandStudioApril 8, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Silvina~ When I go to Costco I bring back a giant package of toilet paper, your husband is far more romantic than me! And you're right about the info overload, this is a daunting task. Thanks for dropping by, good to see your blog updated again on my Blogroll.

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