Once Upon a Time...

Winter Collection
Pure Aussie Wool Series
Mixed Media 38cm x 57cm

 on 425gsm Watercolour Paper
Once upon a time seems apt for this mixed media piece I have finally considered done.
This is another for my Pure Aussie Wool Series and I have called this one "Winter Collection".
Once upon a time a couple of days ago it started with 14 sheep inspired by the references we took last year in a local shearing shed. Of course those sheep had already been shorn so whilst I used their poses and faces I added back their winter wool in my painting. So lucky this is not just watercolour as I decided to reduce the number to 13 yesterday morning and by yesterday afternoon they had been reduced to just 7. The process was the most radical adjustments I have ever done. My background colours were started with pastel tones and as my arty friends said it looked a bit nursery room. How far from this could I take it, well last night at about 5pm and after more than 15 hours over 2 days on this piece I thought this is far enough. I am really happy with my playing into somewhat semi abstract aspects. I always knew I wouldn't give up on it as I was engaged by the eyes looking at me especially the top left sheep.

Comments

  1. I'm happy you didn't give up Lorraine!! Beautiful work on the many layers that add to the interest of this piece!

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  2. Terrific faces, and I love the patterns for your "collection"!

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  3. This is fantastic Lorraine. so creative and different, love all the faces and the artistic background.

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  4. Your mixed media is just SOOOO good, Lorraine. I always look forward to seeing what you come up with next. Your Pure Aussie Wool is substantial, and a real tribute to your land and its bounty.

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  5. you are always so kind in leaving me comments and I really appreciate it.

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  6. Really interesting concept this one Lorraine. Definitely a labour of love for you to finish it and to stick with it to the end. Well done for not giving up on a piece that has turned out so unique and fresh.

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  7. Obviously you left the sheepish ones out! So interesting to hear how you got to the finished painting. It is unique and lovely

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  8. LOL I think 14 sheep would have been a bit overwhelming. Interesting to hear a bit about your process. This is a fun painting!

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  9. Ho I almost missed this one interesting piece. It reminds me of a fine quilt with a life time story behind it. Love the composition!

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  10. Lorraine - this is intriguing...really love the fact that you focused on the faces of the sheep. Wow to have went from 14 to 7 is amazing and you certainly can't see any of those corrections. Love the composition too.

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