Happiness Has Found Me by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan
I have had these angels for several years and have painted them a few times. If I changed anything about this painting it would be the cups I guess however I love the clear bottle and the soft shadows.
While painting today I found a photo of this little cup with beautiful purple miniature roses. I tried to keep it loose and fun. I think that is exactly what I achieved. 6x6 oil on canvas panel.
contemporary still life artist, fine art,art,rose painting. So I usually try to keep the post on my blog upbeat and positive but on this one I don't know if I can hold to my standard. This little painting sold as soon as it posted. I was so delighted and shipped it right away. A few days later the client notified me that she was just not happy with the painting. The first photo is the original that posted the second one I washed out in photo shop to show you the differences in computer monitors. When I photograph my paintings I try not to retouch very much except to lighten at times but even so oft times I do have a hard time getting an exact likeness. Anyway I know it shouldn't but it felt like a real kick in the gut. I am a little down right now and wonder if I should change my style or just keep trudging along. I attended a workshop with Qiang-Huang recently and did learn some very valuable information which I will be trying to incorporate into my work to some degree. I guess sometimes it takes a little stumble to make us get up, wipe our self off and with determination keep straight ahead. I suppose that is what I will do.
Peach Flavor still life by Alabama artist Angela Sullivan
I drink a lot of coffee, too much I suppose but how can I resist when they have regular coffee which in itself is good enough but when you find all of those special flavorings how can anyone resist.
Still life painting on 6x12 gallery wrapped canvas. Peaches,coffee cup.
This painting started out with me knowing that I just had to paint the red roses. I started with the dark centers and then it just became abstractish and loose. I really like the end results. Did you know that I love painting clear glass things?