This was a really fun little painting...although it is by no means "little". This is 15x22 (half sheet) on 140 lb.Arches coldpress. I must say that the primary colors of the M&M's were a real challenge in that those colors are hard to present the correct shadows. However, challenges are always good learning tools and this one took several passes in the tweaking stages. The sugarbowl was my mother's and I also have the creamer to match. Maybe one day I'll come up with something for that too...maybe cherries or strawberries. I love to paint crystal and glass and have worked with two of the best out there in workshops..Joyce Faulknor and Paul Jackson. Joyce paints dark to light and Paul paints light to dark and they are both fabulous painters. I'm always anxious to get on with the next painting so I'm calling "Sugarbowl Surprise" finished.
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I am so glad to be the first to comment on this beautiful piece. I think this is so creative. I love how you captured the color into the crystal, and the composition is a good, keep going back to look.
ReplyDeletegreat job, Mollie. I just saw it and just love it. I love the originality of the piece also. {besides I love M&M'S)
ReplyDeleteThanks Joyce and Emily. It was really fun painting all that color and the M&M's were a feast. There were lots of facets to consider, but just like you told me Joyce...paint what you see and it will all come together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Mollie! I love the composition too and I hope the sweets weren't wasted :)
ReplyDeleteI love this piece Mollie! It has so much rhythm - a design element most people forget. I'm also glad those M&M's didn't go to waste!
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