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Woven Together

1/10/2017

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"Woven Together"
30 in 30 Challenge, Day Ten
Abstract Acrylic Painting, 36" x 36"
Available and inspired by my favorite TV show Fixer Upper
Just in case you are wondering, this painting is made of paint on canvas. There is no fabric (or burlap). I didn't weave anything on to the canvas (although the title might imply differently). I just made it look like I did. As I attempt to paint abstract paintings that could hang in a "farmhouse styled" room, I am trying to come up with ways to paint in a different style than I normally do. I guess you could say I am reaching outside my comfort zone. And surprisingly this experience has been not only interesting, but fun.
​The larger view of this painting (which appears below) ...
... shows the texture and layers of paint that I used in this painting. I even asked myself "Would I like this painting better if it had my favorite color aqua in it?". The answer is definitely not.
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I mentioned in my blog last week that I have been making some decorating changes in my own home to incorporate some of this "farmhouse look". The two metal signs in our kitchen are new and I love them! You can find both of the signs at my new favorite website called ...
Antique Farm House
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Jennifer Rose link
1/10/2017 02:47:07 pm

your kitchen looks great :)

and you really captured a woven fabric texture in your painting :)

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D Hunt
1/11/2017 09:38:08 pm

love your work Les!

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