Wave Runner


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
 Wave Runner
                                                                           24"x24"
                                                                           Acrylic

Wishing the happiest of holidays for you and your families.  Thank you for stopping by to visit this year - it is much appreciated.

This also is in memory of a wonderful artist, horse lover and photographer who lost her battle earlier this month,  Janina Suuronen.   Janina just loved horses and especially caught those in action.

This is a combination of two photos from PMP by Kerri Dixon (wave) and Donna Sommers (horse).  I did the water with a new technique for me, "slop and smooth/swish" (yes that is a very technical term) and was done with a palette knife.  I really like how it came out, nice and loose and water going every direction as it does naturally in the surf.  I did this larger size as I have a frame with an ancient print of Monet's lilly pond that has gone all to greens and I needed a new picture for the bathroom.

Thanks much for stopping by and enjoy your holidays.

Comments

Mellowood Gallery said…
Merry Christmas Nelvia. Super paintings - lots of movement and I like-the colour of the water. Have a great day.
December 25, 2016 at 10:14 AM
Unknown said…
This is WOW. LOVE the water - will have to get some pointers on how you did this. Horse is great too.
December 26, 2016 at 11:11 AM
Jane said…
This is fabulous Nelvia and a wonderful homage to Janina. Really love the way you painted the water and the energy of the horse, great work ! Wishing you Happy Holidays !
December 26, 2016 at 7:22 PM
hmuxo said…
Beautifully painted Nelvia!!! I love it!!!!!
December 26, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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