Thursday, June 14, 2012

PPF: Completed "Abstract"


A few weeks ago, I started this as an abstract painting. You can see it here. I added some stylized flowers and stenciled circles.  I don't think it counts as an abstract anymore because I added identifiable (even if stylized) elements.  What do you think?  Is that right?
In any event, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. It's definitely a departure for me.   That's one of the reasons I really appreciate Paint Party Friday - it pushes me to try new things in my painting. If you want to see other examples of painterly goodness, check out this link.
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31 comments:

  1. helenaJune 15, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    whatever its label, I think its fabulous

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  2. Tracey FKJune 15, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    This has come together beautifully and the simplicity of the additions makes that background look wonderful... so glad you have shared the finished product... it is a treat... xx

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  3. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 15, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Looks fantastic! Love the layers in the background. :)

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  4. SusanJune 15, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Your background is amazing and a beautiful compliment to the flowers (or the other way around).

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  5. KokopelliJune 15, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Hm, not sure if this is still abstract. But I like it! The colors are so nice and sunny. Happy PPF!
    And yes, the conche is tricky to draw. :)

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  6. scrappyjackyJune 15, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    It looks wonderful,Rinda....and the additions look great.

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  7. carol l mckennaJune 15, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Rinda this is excellent ! Very creative, colorful and I love it! ~namaste, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. Carolyn DubeJune 15, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Love how you blended the colors- so soft and gentle. The flowers are so graceful against your background!!

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  9. MelissaJune 15, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I really like the few recognizable images over the abstract - looks great.

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  10. Valerie-JaelJune 15, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Abstract or not, it's just beautiful. Love the warm colours! Valerie

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  11. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I agree; whatever it is, it's beautiful and I like it too!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  12. SianJune 15, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Looks good to me, no matter what way you'd like to name it!

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  13. Lynne MoncrieffJune 15, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Hi
    The stylised flowers are stunning as is the depth to your background.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  14. kristin maynesJune 15, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I think it looks fantastic!I love all the colors, so pretty!

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  15. Anne MandaJune 15, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful painting, love the minimalistic flowers and the colors!

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  16. Alicia CJune 15, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    these look like really cool flowers. What striking colours! Really made me feel vibrant just looking at it

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  17. BeverlyJune 15, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I agree that it takes away the abstract but I love the additions you made, it really makes it :)

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  18. ConnieJune 15, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    To me this is still an abstract since the flowers are done in such a stylized form.

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  19. JulieJune 15, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I really like this, very striking!

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  20. Alexandra MacVeanJune 15, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    This truly is one of the most beautiful abstract paintings I've ever seen. Well done, Maria. :) Happy PPF

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  21. minnemieJune 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Oooh I really, really like this! Well done!

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  22. carlareyJune 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    This is great, the palette and the simple composition are really striking.

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  23. Mary C. NasserJune 15, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Love these colors...my favorite triad palette! All the wonderful secondary colors!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  24. Ayala ArtJune 15, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Rinda i love it! it is fantastic! I think it is still abstracted, I would say.

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  25. deeplyrootedinbeingJune 15, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Loving the background! Beautiful, simple yet captivating!! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    oh wow!!! love this abstract!!! well done!!!

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  27. Lynn CohenJune 15, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I do not care what you call it. I like it! Nuff said. HPPF!

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  28. GigglesJune 16, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Simply perfect!! It's a fantastic piece!! Just beautiful!

    Hugs Gigglges

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  29. MelisaJune 16, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I don't know if it counts as abstract or not now, but I much prefer this version. Whatever you'd call it, I like it!

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  30. NordljusJune 17, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    This looks just wonderful! Love the added flowers, they really make the picture for me. You did a great job here, no matter if it's abstract or not.

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  31. JKWJune 18, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    The colors you are using are awesome. It is what it is and I love it. I am impatient to see more. Blessings, Janet PPF

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