Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Artist Formerly Known as Caterpillar

This is the beginning of a new mini series...four paintings so far. My challenge with a subject like this is not to be trite. So I chose wing segments rather than the whole butterfly. The title cracks me up...I can take no credit. When I go blank for titles I often ask my kids. Molly, our eldest, came up with this brilliance! Ha!  Here's some great painting music...of course. After I posted my painting last night, I realized I had some process photos to share that I'd forgotten. They're here if you'd like to see.
Oil on panel, 6" x 6", $100 + $10 domestic shipping
 
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6 comments:

  1. Art MaineApril 17, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    White Admiral (Limenitis arthemis)

    Only artists must understand butterflies
    with nuances of color and light and flight
    for why would a taxonomist name you,
    a black beauty, white, and call you a sailor?

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  2. Katie WilsonApril 17, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful! Love your paintings, Brenda!

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  3. Bruce BinghamApril 17, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I knew it had to be Prince, or squiggle/symbol:)

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  4. Susan McManamenApril 17, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Really wonderful! I think you caught the texture of a butterfly wing perfectly.

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  5. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtApril 18, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I like the background as much as the wings.
    Lovely work!!!
    Pleases check out my art blog at:
    www.suemarrazzo.blogspot.com
    Thanks!

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  6. Shelley Whiting's artSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    I love the composition and like how how don't show the whole butterfly. An intriguing and interesting picture.

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