Painted in acrylics , then applied a dotted stencil as my finger tips are too thick to do it any other way. The birds still need work on them. Wonder what they are gossiping about...........
This background of this piece was originally upside down, but didn't like it that way so turned it around and added the birds.
On Facebook Ange Lee took a wonderful photograph which included a girl garden statue, I asked her permission to sketch it and she very kindly let me. Its in its barest bones at the moment as was wondering whether to add her to the painting. What do you think?
Am off to Paint Party Friday now to see all the wonderful paintings, which fill me with envy at the artists awesome talents. Then I shall be looking at all your wonderful designs. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care of yourself, hugs Annette x
76 comments:
Love the beautiful muted colours. As for the girl, I'm not sure. Depends what else you are thinking of adding. It is a very pretty sketch though.
Gorgeous work Annette. I also love the Flora Bowley way. I recognize it immediately. Beautiful colors and details.
Lovely greet and nice weekend
Marja
This is so dreamy Netty love the colours!
Maggie :)
Hi netty!Its been so long since I last paased by, and wow! I'm so loving your new adventures into paint! Stunning! Looks like you are having a whole lot of fun :) x
Superb Netty and I love the subtle background colours and pattern. Glad you're enjoying experimenting from the book and I also love your new header, the pre-raphaelite paintings are some of my absolute favourites. Chris x
Love the journalling style to this painting, such pretty colours together and fabulous upside down lol.
Have a great weekend.
hugs {brenda} xox
Hi my dear Netty
Thid is awesome.
So so lovely work.
I love it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
This is really pretty and I thing the girl adds some nostalgia to it. Happy painting!
Oooh love the colours on this Annette.xxx
I luurve the colours of this canvas, gorgeous!
suzi b xx
Lovely, dreamy piece Netty! Valerie
Beautiful work! I love it the way it is, but I'm sure I'd love it with the girl too, so I'm no help at all...
Netty, the background is awe-inspiring and dreamy. Cannot wait to see where you take that lovely girl as I suspect she will become an integral part of this piece. Thanks for sharing a work in progress. Feel like I'm part of the journey when you do this, which is such a privilege. Hugs, Buttons x
wonderful ...
Looks lovely! Can't wait to see it finished. :)
That background is especially lovely... the colour palette and the textures create a wonderful backdrop...xx
Good composition of colors, very interesting. Really exquisite. Greetings.
A wonderful visit to "fairy land forest". Beautiful! Happy PPF
I'm in love with the patterning and color on this page!! The statue is a bonus...coming along beautifully...could be one of my favorites!!
Hugs Giggles
Can't believe that's a finger painting!! It's amazing! The girl statue is a great addition too. Maybe the birds are gossiping about her! :)
the canvas is incredible... your gut will tell you whether to leave the girl in or not - she is lovely and fits too but guess you'll see what direction your fingers take you!
cheer, dana
SO many things I like about this painting- I'm glad that you flipped it, the background really has a wallpaper feel to it, and the finger dots are the perfect touch! The birds look great with the girl- she's a keeper! All I'd do is give the birds a little more definition so they are as strong as the girl- hope that makes sense!
xx
Stephanie
Love the colours in this, can't wait to see the completed work. Have a great weekend. :)
Fabby Netty! I think the girl has a pensive air and am sure she will evolve and find her thinking place on your background which is just beautiful. x
this painting reminds me of peacocks you know, very nice!
Netty, this is wonderful - I can't believe it's a finger painting - it looks so delicate!! The sketch of the girl is beautiful.
Oh My Annette..I LOVE this piece! It feels very multi-sensory for me..seeing all those gorgeous patterns and dots and shapes..they really capture my senses and sense of visual texture..know what I mean? and the addition of the little girl..is very inspiring and stunning..like an added dimension..so beautiful! Not to mention the whole color palette as well is magical..blissful!! I love it!
HUgs
Victoria
Beautiful BG Netty - love the soft colors!
Wonderfully creative ~ love the colors, composition and the little girl ~ (A Creative Harbor)
Gorgeous piece, I love the colors and that you flipped it too. I think the girl is beautiful and she looks like she belongs there, I would keep her.
Your painting is awesome Netty! Love the colours you've chosen. I like the little girl added too. Hugs xx
Beautiful color scheme, Netty. What fun this painting seems!
Hi Netty, I love the soft background and the little girl. Nice job. The birds are probably saying to one another..."No, I saw that worm first, it's mine."
tee hee. Have a great weekend.
Gorgeous work Nettie, love the colours you've chosen. Have a lovely weekend, Sam xx
I too love the colors. In my humble opinion the girl should be flipped so she's looking from left to right, since that's how we read. Maybe you could give her a rock to sit on? It's going to be lovely when you are finished! Happy PPF. xo ~ Rhonda
This does have a lovely dreamy quality to it.
Oh Netty, this is one of my favorites! I love how this one is coming along. Soft, subtle colors and of course, you know my love of birds.....
I just love the delicious colors!!!
Yes! Add her!! I love the softness of the painting with her!
gorgeous!! have a nice weekend!
This is great already. I know what you mean about being a thinker... I'm one of those too. Thanks for dropping by. Happy PPF.
Great work Netty! I start Flora's on-line class next week, so we'll see what it brings. Happy PPF
what wonderful colours
hugs
I have never been attracted to finger painting- guess my fingers are just too fat and clumsy. But these are so lovely. Happy PPF
So sweet and lovely, Netty.
Beautiful patterning in the background, too!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Oooh, Netty, I'm really really loving this one!
Its looking beautiful, the little girl looks so wistful.
Yvonne x
Looking good. Pretty colors. HPPF
Lovely! I'm taking floras class starting 9/12. Can't wait. Happy PPF!
I like the muted pastels and your swirly dot designs.
I also love your header. I'm thinking about doing a rendition of John Waterhouse's Lady of Shalott, one of my favorite paintings.
what a wonderful entry! amazing it was turned upside down - looks so right, with the birds, the way it is!
The colors in this are gorgeous! And of course, I love the dots :)
Wonderful Netty - great colors and design!
Sandy
fantastic background!
Funny, I thought the bird was on a tree upside down!! I love the sketch of the girl. Stunning!!
Oh yes, it's addictive isn't it, painting the Flora Bowley way!? And using your fingers ... aah ... heaven...
It looks wonderful with or without the girl, so I guess I'm not much help here. Just let it sit somewhere where you'll see it all the time. At a certain moment you''ll "know" whether to add the girl or not ...
Beautiful colors!! Love the little birds. The statue is sweet. She does seem to fit into the fantasy land of your creation. Hope you are having a great weekend.
Fabulous art work, love the soft coloring look.
Wish a nice weekend,
hugs Anja
This is looking amazing, Netty. I think the pensive girl drawing would fit perfectly with your background. Blessings!
FABULOUS Annette ,finger painting is a bit messy but so effective . Stunning work.
Thank you so much for your super comments on my blog . Have a super weekend
Big Hugs Elaine
Beautiful work!
The colours are so pretty:)
Hugs, Heidi:)
Lovely WIP, the background is beautiful in a soft dreamy way and the girl fits in to it perfectly, giving a nice contrast! Have a great weekend!
Beautiful, I love the colors!
Looks beautiful..
wonderful colours, so subtle and dreamy.
Your work in progress is lovely so far. I love the colours you have chosen for your painting
p.s - Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment x
Beautiful soft colours Annette, I love the little girl, love it! Gay
Jeezo this is beautiful. She looks so sad. Background is superb x
This painting is beautiful, love the stylized patterns and birds.
I think instead of the wistful girl it needs something more grown and elegant, like an Erte or Georges Barbier inspired woman.
Beautiful work Netty.... I love your pensive looking girl .... I think she is dreaming about something nice:)
Karenx
ps have a great time away
Charming ! I love Flora Bowley and have been reading her book. Patsy
I really love the soft feel of this piece.The birds are a brilliant touch.I love it!Think the birds look fine by themselves, without the girl...but even then..it's lovely
Duaa
I think this turned out so lovely!!!
I love the beautiful colors, this piece reminds me of my very favorite fabric. .. Batiks. Love the birds, not sure about the girl. She's more like concrete than soft and floaty. Just my opinion, after all it is a WIP. Blessings, Janet, PPF
What wonderful pastelllly colors...very sooooothing ...
yes, our summer has come back too...isn´t it great weather...breeeezy and sunnnny,,,what more could a girl ask for,,,right!!
beautiful background and lovely drawing
☺ Evelyn
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