Looking to the Sun (X-posted in Botanicals)

[snoball]

This was painted on black canvas. There is a bit of color over the black but it doesn't show much in the photo.

 

[Artyczar]

Wow! What a great piece. I love the angle, it's very original. The light, of course, is gorgeous! ❤

 

[snoball]

Thanks Arty. The angle is what attracted me to the photo, taken by a photographer in this area. Can't claim it as "my" angle, but I loved painting it.

 

[laf.art]

This is great, because I can see movement, so instead of a stiff flower, this speaks of life

 

[snoball]

Thank you Lyn, I liked this about the photo too because it wasn't just straight on stiff petals.

 

[Annie]

It's a unique take on a sunflower and it works really, really well. It's almost hyper-realistic, but at the same time has a much more natural look than hyper-realism. I agree with laf-art that the petals have life to them which adds to the appeal.

 

[snoball]

Thank you Annie.

 

[WFMartin]

Good painting, and interesting about the black background. That does have a unique way of changing the appearance of an oil painting, doesn't it?

 

[snoball]

Thank you Bill and yes it does.

 

[ntl]

That is so nice!

 

[snoball]

Thank you ntl.

 

[Enyaw]

I could not be patient enough to paint this way but you sure do a good job of it. Like your nude painting as well.

 

[snoball]

I could not be patient enough to paint this way but you sure do a good job of it. Like your nude painting as well.

Thank you Enyaw! And yes you could. Your painting "Seeing Red" is beautiful!