Orange Rose - Deconsructed

 

Another "deconstructed" flower.  Somehow, I keep going back to roses.  They just seem to have the most detail to render.  

Deconstructed Rose

This is the first of the "deconstructed" flowers from 2021.  It also may be the best, in my view.  Somehow, it just looks right!

As I have said before, using this technique allows me to use my penchant for realistic detail, but also add some expressionistic touches.

After finishing this one, I showed it in our community art show in Florida.  Before long a neighbor decided that she wanted it and purchased it right there.

The Little Girl

 

Deconstructed Tulips

 This is the second in the "deconstructed" genre.  I think that it turned out better than the previous hibiscus version.  This one is three tulips.  Whether it is the colors or the fact that I used a palette knife to do the abstract parts, I don't know.  But, I do like it.

I always worry about using a palette knife, but I'm usually happy with the result of the effort.  This is an example. 

Deconstructed Hibiscus

This is the first of a series of paintings that I call "Deconstructed Detail".  What it means is that I painted the flower, in this case as I usually do - with lots of detail.  But, then I added abstract elements to add some interest.  I kind of like the way that it turned out!

I have always like painting Hibiscus flowers, as they have lots of detail with the leaves and stamen.  It was the perfect flower to try this new style

 

Darwin Portrait

I was taken by this image of Charles Darwin.  What a face.  He would be scary to meet, in person.  Anyhow, I liked his facial features and decided to try to capture them.  I think that it turned out ok for a guy who doesn't really like doing portraits.