Being married to Martin brings me many joys. One of them is seeing the world through his eyes. He snapped this shot of a Torch Lily a couple of weeks ago at Cranbrook. If you are local, go visit. If you’re not, next time you’re in Detroit be sure you visit. I was so taken with the image I wanted to try and paint it.
I started out and then got frustrated because I couldn’t make my painting look like his pohto. And then I remembered. Once again. Duh. Photo realism is not my goal. My goal is to enjoy what I am doing. My goal is to render a beautiful image as I experience it. My goal is to ignore the inner critic. My goal is to play. So I did. I mixed up all sorts of yellows, reds and oranges. For whatever reason, the aqua/blue-green/teal I used as my background, reads blue here.
I’m haven’t finished the painting. But I am having fun. I am learning, one brushstroke at a time. I’m ever so grateful to be inspired by the beauty the Martin captures for us all.
Beautiful painting (and photo)!
Thank you, Kim. I will pass your praise along to Martin. He really is so good!
Love your rendition Debra, down to the little black nubbins at the bottom of the flower….well done!
thank you, Lisa. I have a ways to go, but it’s exciting just the same.
These are both beautiful and different. Remembering to appreciate and honor each person’s unique contribution to the art world. I love them both! What expressions come out of you both! Such awe and wonder at the diversity of human spirit!!!
That’s how I feel whenever I go to a museum, or even an art fair. The amount of creativity is endless.
I love them both! Martin is certainly a phenomenal photographer. It is a joy to view any photograph he takes. Your painting, even unfinished, is beautiful. You show the delicacy and intricacies of the lily so well. Each of your creative and artistic talents are unique, so will present differently, yet wonderfully. Yes, everyone should go to Cranbrook, and often.
Thank you thank you, Elissa. Martin’s photos of our recent trip to Spain and Portugal are
amazing. Lots of inspiration for a future painting perhaps.