The Flower Garden impressionistic figurative garden

The Flower Garden
Acrylic
8"x10"

It is always interesting to me how I get sidetracked so frequently,  but I guess that is the fun of it.  The discipline has gone far, far away and now I am ruled by "what I want tos" instead.  The is a fun piece I tried in a more impressionistic way.  Loosely based off an original painting done in 1912 by Frederic Frieseke.  However the girl, hat and the dress are my additions.  I really love the drape of the fabric in this piece and how it adds a sense of movement.  

Thanks much for stopping by.

Comments

Helen said…
There's so much going on here that I like. I love the grass... swirly and Van Gogh-like... I love that the girl's dress is white or ivory so she kind of shares the center stage with her surroundings... I love the blotchy colors in the background that make me believe there are flower bushes behind her.
July 9, 2018 at 11:22 PM
hmuxo said…
This has to be my new favorite Nelvia!!! Congratulations...LOVE it!!!
July 10, 2018 at 8:27 AM
Nelvia said…
Wow you got all the things I wanted to feature, I think sh is so elegant. Can you tell we are rewatching Downton Abby
July 10, 2018 at 9:58 AM
Nelvia said…
I think this is the perfect one to fav, it has come to the to of my list as well, so much so I might paint larger. Think it will start a new vintage series
July 10, 2018 at 9:59 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
What a wonderful track you took to get this painting - it is fabulous! I think you girl just makes the picture and you did a wonderful job on her. Wow so well done Nelvia!
July 10, 2018 at 11:58 AM
hmuxo said…
I think I like all the colors in this painting Nelvia and yes the vintage look!! I look forward to seeing a series. ??
July 10, 2018 at 2:14 PM
Joan Tavolott said…
This evokes such a lovely feeling of tranquility and peace. Love it!!!
July 10, 2018 at 6:22 PM
Jane said…
Gorgeous impressionistic painting , very. romantic and sweet, love it !
July 10, 2018 at 6:46 PM
Sheila said…
Lovely, delightful work! I love her pose, the movement as you mentioned. The grasses, and the flower bushes behind her. Is there anything else? Oh well the light is a given, LOVE. How did you create such a brilliant light, in a piece with muted tones. Not a question for you. Amazement from me. LOL. yes this is a favorite, and yes I think you should do more of these. LOL. Have fun with your want tos. I know we will enjoy seeing them :)
July 11, 2018 at 9:15 AM
Nelvia said…
You know I am sure it wasn't an easier time, but it does seem that things had more simplicity in that time frame. Life wasn't such a frantic pace and people did really stop and smell the roses.
July 12, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Nelvia said…
Thanks Jane, I like the look of the piece and the looser strokes. Hoping I can pull it together and get a few more of these.
July 12, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Nelvia said…
Oh how exciting your comment is on the light. Got to try to figure out why that is as it certainly is a happy accident.
July 12, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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