Brad's AngelWatercolor, 22x30
OrchidWatercolor - half sheet
Well, I've been slowly moving along on two paintings that have been on my desk, the Angel is relatively new, but the orchid was done earlier this year.
I started the Angel as a tribute to a Best Friend whom I' lost a month ago to an unexpected illness. Brad had asked me to paint him an Angel when he was alive and I never got to it before he left us.
So during my grief process, I started this for him. It interestingly the colors have come out very vibrant when I was in such a blue state, but I'm not surprised since he was a very bright soul. I still have more work to do on the feathers and defining the body.
The orchid was something that I started, but didn't like how it turned out, so I tossed it aside till I could be inspired to work on again. It's kinda fun to work on these "dud's" because I don't care if I mess them up, and I get to play with them.
Your angel wings are gorgeous! I love the translucent colors. I'm sure your friend's spirit is overseeing and enjoying its evolution.
ReplyDeleteThey're both very "you" paintings, Sheila. The angel wings are lively and strong-not the usual pale, soft pastels one usually associates with angels. And the orchids are beautiful and vibrant. I'm glad to see that they're both so large.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful work! I like the burst of colors!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila, I'm so sorry about your loss! Both paintings are very beautiful, but I absolutely love the vibrant angel. It feels "inspired".
ReplyDeletePhalaenopsis orchids can be tough...yours are quite nice. I agree with Michelle on the angel being inspired..it simply radiates...stunning piece.
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