Darla McDowell: Primary Play

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Primary Play

This painting was another experiment in using a transparent under-painting of burnt sienna and ultramarine blue. I really like the technique with regards to alla prima painting, but I need a lot more practice. After a week away, though, it felt great to be painting again. There is nothing like it, eh?

I hope you're all having a great week!

SOLD

11 comments:

Azra said...: This is so,so beautiful,there is a timeless quality and your subjects shine from within!!; May 2, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Linda Nickles said...: This is stunning! I love your beautiful brushwork, and the soft edges of the background. Very nice, Darla!; May 2, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Karen d'Angeac Mihm said...: Beautiful Darla, very soft and lovely brushstroke!; May 2, 2012 at 3:12 PM
Sonya Johnson said...: This is lovely, Darla! It has such a soft and luminous glow to it, and I love-love-love the lost edges on the side there.

Boy, would I be thrilled if I could handle oils as well as you do...I need to use them more often, which would help :).; May 2, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Page Pearson Railsback said...: I agree with all comments.I think this might be my all time favorite ..this is over the top Darla..BEAUTIFUL; May 3, 2012 at 4:46 AM
Darla McDowell said...: Thank you all so much, ladies. I don't know what I did to deserve such sweet friends, but I sure appreciate you all. Thanks again!; May 3, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Jane said...: A stunning painting, so beautifully loosely painted and I just love the shine !; May 6, 2012 at 4:46 AM
Angela Sullivan said...: This is outstanding. Love the soft edges. Your work inspires me.; May 6, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Darla McDowell said...: Thank you, Jane and Angela. I appreciate it!; May 7, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Maga Fabler said...: Beautiful, soft, relaxing. I like your painting very much.; May 8, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Darla McDowell said...: Thank you so much, Maga! :); May 9, 2012 at 6:10 PM