Working from life… bringing the outdoors inside…
“Nature did all things well” – Michelangelo
(Mindo Ecuador)- The Angels Trumpet painting continues to grow! The design evolves depending on which flowers open each night. Because their peak bloom is at night, I bring one or two blossoms inside, where I arrange them to hang beside the canvas. (Their intoxicating fragrance is a grand bonus!)
from last week: Angels Trumpet Acrylic
There are four or five more evening painting sessions before the 3′ x 42″painting is finished. My internet time is limited, so enjoy watching these flowers come to life, and stay tuned for a more-technical post next week!
Angels Trumpet leaf detail – Working with a strong light source, I add the colors of the leaf while the ‘model’ hangs a foot from the canvas.
Angels trumpet leaf detail
Angels Trumpet leaf detail
Angels Trumpet in progress (How do you like it so far?) Sometimes I set up and work from the balcony until darkness stops the painting progress. After darkness sets in, I move to better work area inside.
More flowers in need of leaves!
More leaves!
The week has been full w/details for my friends’ move back to the USA. If you want to know the various ways to send cats to the ‘States, ask me! It’s been a challenging week, but we have made huge progress; thanks again for your kind words and concerns for Julie’s treatments. Will be updating on her progress soon as well.
There are many stories to share, but because of limited internet, they will be patiently waiting their turn. This post is in queue to be published on Thursday, and I should be back online for a few hours over the weekend.
Thanks, as always, for your support!
Z
Gorgeous!
Your trumpet flowers are beautiful! The work came along so well.
Night bloomers – what a delicious treat.
If you ever need a side job you can count on me to highly recommend you for botany illustration (with a flair!).
Thanks Z. I enjoy the building approach.
I love your paintings!
Alison
Dear Lisa I still remember you, I send you a big hug, take care of you and I hope your friend Julie gets better…. I think the angels no necessarily have wings and wear long white dresses, they are sometimes gifted artists with a unique personality.
Lovely flower-work! 🙂
I’m so happy to see you’re finding time for your art, despite your other responsibilities. The angel trumpets are beautiful. It’s such a joy to see them taking shape under your hand. For me, non-artist that I am, it’s like magic. I must say that the leaves are the best part for me just now — but that may be because you’ve worked most on them.
As for shipping that cat to the States — I can understand wanting to do it, but I also can imagine the complications. I’m anxious to hear your tales, in due time.
Superb.
You get the bonus of the scent and we get the bonus of beauty just looking at your work! 🙂 xxxxx
I love watching your painting evolve. I hope you found the best and easiest way to transport the cats. 🙂
The painting is growing beautifully before our eyes. I’ll look forward to the final finished work of art. 3ft x 42ins, that is a lot of hours work.
It’s like watching magic a step at a time.
Lisa you always amaze me with your beautiful drawings that lead into beautiful paintings….Your eye is always on the beauty of everything and everyone….even when you are sick, hurting physically, mentally or just plain exhausted!!!
AND through all of your pain you always go the extra mile for others!!!. Your example of friendship is one that I love and want to repeat in my own life…..there really isn’t another Lisa/Zeebra on this earth like you!! I am proud and honored to know you and be one of your many many friends!! I am sure others will agree 100% with me!! Hugs and Love to you, from the Hummingbird to the Zeebra!
Oh Z. you have given me such joy in seeing such wonderful botanical studies, truly marvellous. Have a wonderful weekend
Lovely to see how the painting evolves. It’s exquisite.