Monday, June 28, 2010

Painting #66 - A Cacti of a Different Color


Let me explain how this painting evolved.
I wanted to do something different for Cactus Monday and thought I would a sketch a few cacti and paint them different colors.
After I did that I didn't like it so I put the rectangles in the background.
And still didn't like it.
I wondered if there was something I could do to save it, then I saw Laure's post about word design.  So I tried something similiar and like it better.
What I like is the strong graphic feel to it.  Still not what was in my mind but happy I didn't have to throw it out.
Great learning experience.

4 comments:

  1. This is so much fun, Teri! It reminds me of a cactus "city!" Maybe Vegas!

    Nice save, BTW!

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  2. This just goes to show we shouldn't give up right away. I like how it turned out -- the strong design quality and the cheerful colors.

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  3. Hey, great idea Laure. Vegas is fun.

    Yes, I am really glad I tried to save it, taught me a lot.

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  4. ...Teri, your stuff is always so much fun! Bright colors....fun forms....I bet you're a hoot in person. :-)

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