I received this amaryllis bulb at my Garden Club holiday gift exchange. I was delighted to receive this bulb because of its unique growing technique---no dirt, no water, just put it somewhere where it will receive light. Apparently, this is a new variety of amaryllis, and what could be easier? It has produced four beautiful flowers on one stem and every day is a new visual experience. There is another stem which changes each day but it is now at the exact height of the blooms, so it will be interesting to see what happens next.
I set out to paint the beautiful blooms, but didn't want to tackle the bulb, and I didn't think just the stems and flowers would be interesting, so I propped it up first behind this black and white vase, thinking I could paint it seemingly IN the vase, but that didn't please me. I took a risk with the vase in the background, and despite input from my best critic, I like it. One of my goals for the new year is to be more of a risk-taker and to not labor over my painting, which will definitely be a challenge.
I am REALLY stretching myself by taking another online class on painting "The Floral Portrait." After spending several hours over two days reading materials and watching several videos just in preparation for the first class, I have that sinking feeling of "Oh, what have I done?" I will be painting with water soluble oil paints, which I am far from competent at, but in line with the above-mentioned goal, I know I will learn a lot. I will keep you posted.
"838 Bloom Where You Are Planted"
acrylic - 12x9 in
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/838-bloom-where-you-are-planted/543480
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