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Evolution of a Big Piece of Art


Here it is....finally....the very large piece of art that I was commisioned to do. I finally finished it and the owner said she loved it. So, it is ok to show you now. Since this was something new for me to do a huge piece of art....I took pics along the way to show the evolution of the project. (See slideshow at bottom of this blog entry).

It is a highly textured piece...the flowers are stenciled with texture paint, the bottom background has textured waves and imprints. The top is very spongy/imprinted. The vase, that is my favorite. The lady that ordered this painting revealed to me that she and her husband are building a new home. She wants the painting for a focal point when people enter the home. So, I added these words in texture paint to the vase:

"Love to all who enter this house,
Welcome to our loving home.
Love to all who enter our home
And take love with you
when you go."
You really can't read it unless you know what it says. But, I felt it would be a kind of blessing to their home.

Comments

Kim Mailhot said…
How great, Lesley ! I am sure that your customer will love that piece forever ! I really like the rich background..it looks like it is glowing with love.

Congrats on a job well done !
Janet said…
What a wonderful piece of art to greet guests! It's so happy and colorful and I love how you incorporated the verse. Yay! You did it!! Congratulations on a great job.
me2 said…
OH girl this is lovely, and reminds me of Frida.
Oh girl, love the colors & the flowers & the butterflies! Great job! Love ya, Renea
Anonymous said…
YAY!!! WE FINALLY GET TO SEE IT! Love it! I am sure they will enjoy this piece for a long time! Love you, Rhea
Amber said…
Love it.

Also..great slide show.
Flor Larios Art said…
I love this painting. The colors and everything.

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