Lillac Festival without some kind of lilac art?--
.JPG)
I started out with one of my favorite surfaces--an old cupboard door that I painted and then I collaged the outside border with my papers and also some handmade paper that I had--
.JPG)
I didn't even remember that I had this pack of handmade paper. I love it--it's very textured and it has dried leaves and flower petals in it. I stamped on it--you can't really paint on it, unless you spray some sort of sealer on it.
Just great texture!
I really like working with these doors, because they have their own built-in frame.
And I haven't just painted in a while--so that's how I wanted to complete this --just get out the paints and go!
45 comments:
Oh Marilyn stole my thought but I'll say it too.. GORGEOUS! I think it's wonderful to have a lilac piece ready to go... I'm sure that's a seller. Love the shape of that cupboard door...
This is beautiful Diane ! I hope you will sell a lot.
I love this! Gorgeous!
This piece is just fantastic. You do beautiful work and I bet you don't have much to bring home from the show. :) Take pics.
Diane, I've been having fun this morning catching up on your blog. I loved the posts you did on the papers you create and your beautiful collages. I'll have to study that some more and get a little bit more creative that way... This latest painting is just gorgeous!! I love lilacs and I can almost smell their sweet scent when I look at your painting! I wish you much success with the show! Love, Silke
Good Morning Diane. This is a beautiful painting!!!I never notice how those doors have that built in frame what an awesome idea. That green is gorgeous and the lilacs are painted so pretty You have a natural talent and a good eye for color and design . Those paers are neat I once tried bark paper it was so neat. Have fun getting ready for your next show Sincerely, Jonny
gorgeous work, diane!! really stunning!
I think your lilac door is perfect for the lilac festival. Its Gorgeous. Love the spring colors. I'm sure you'll do good. Good luck.American Idol is getting good huh? Although they did'nt do that well last night except for lee. Now I want either Lee or Mike to win.
Oh, Diane! This is STUNNING! Best of luck for the show. I think your work is going to be a huge hit! Wishing you much success! Hugs, Terri xoxo
That is a great project- I have to cover up this old shelf and I just might try doing what you did and cover it up with papers. I love your color combination!
what a clever idea to use this door....and what a beautiful painting.....
Your lilacs are beautiful and what a great idea to paint on a cupboard door!! Too good! Hope you sell lots at the lilac festival--one of my favorite flowers--just love the smell of them!!
awesome job with the lilacs, they are beautiful, lilacs are probably my favorite flower. what a sweet smelling festival it must be, have fun.
Diane, WOW! Gorgeous work!
Just beautiful, Diane. I love how you made the vase look so translucent! And, the lilacs! Oh, how I miss their scent. Have fun at the festival!
Diane, this is absolutely stunning! It's making me miss my floral painting days big time!
I actually have to paint a 'cottage' welcome sign for a friend so I'll get my chance soon :)
Wonderful job! You are multi-talented!
Fabulous work, i've never done a cupboard door painting before, your's loooks great!!
Micki x
soooooooo beautiful!!!
Hello! I love lilac! Have loads of fun dear!!
Thank you for your visit!
Diane...this is incredible! This will go in a second! You are truly amazing!
Gorgeous,thanks for your inspiration and your kind words on my Blog;o)
Fantastic Diane. Imagine having an actual real live working cupboard adorned with one of your wonderful pieces of door-art! Absolutely gorgeous x
WOW... this is just amazing. Makes me want to have a bunch of old doors laying around. Take care =)
WoW! Very nice Diane
simply beautiful!
WOW!!! You are so amazing and creative. This is such a stunning piece. I would love to be able to visit you at the art show,beautiful work.
Debby
Hi Diane! Finally catching up with your blog:)
What a great idea, a lilac door for the lilac show!! best of luck! I'm sure you'll do great!
xoxo
Oh wow - small world! My hubby is from the Chili...his sister still lives in the area. We've been to the Lilac Festival lots of times. Great fun!!! What a lovely lilac creation you've made to showcase there...perfect! Theresa
Wow! This is SO gorgeous! maybe the prettiest lilac I've ever seen :) I love the richness and color you used. Its so alive!
Hello Diane!
So glad to meet you! I'm following your blog now too! I'm loving your paintings and your colorful blog! Best wishes to you at the lilac festival, your painting is BEAUTIFUL!
Love,
Jenny
YOu did a wonderful job with those lilacs, they are not all that easy, I know from doing them in watercolor. Your whole idea is just perfect. I agree it is important to have something that says I am in the Lilac show. I hae a friend who does a Blueberry Festival and does many chickadees with the berries and they are gone in no time.
I know it would be nice to have it for a bit and not sell it first thing. YOu can always do a couple faces and have lilacs in their hair.
That's beautiful Diane!! Wow!!
Hey... good luck at the show and say *hi* to Martha for me...lol!
Whoa Diane...this is gorgeous! Such detail and the colors...wow. I love it! Oh...and BTW I went to RIT for undergrad..years ago...saw you were in Rochester. Smiles...
It's beautiful... I wish I could paint.. cupboard doors sound like fun!
This is definitely a wow piece! Love the Lilacs...what a great job you did on painting them and the other elements work along with them!
Diane, I LOVE this piece!!
what a transformation...sooo beautiful!!!
Diane,
This is wonder!
Love your painting, and the door shapes.
Hope your event goes great!
Thanks for coming by
blessings
barbara jean
This is gorgeous!
Hi Diane!
Thanks for the visit to my blog! I am so glad you found me because now I found your blog! :)
Your door is beautiful and so are all your other art. Love your style!
I am sure your work will be tops at the show! Good luck!
You have a new follower!
Have a lovely day :)
I am LUVIN' this!!! Beautiful!!! I took your suggestion and bought the book. I already had the other Color Collage book. Can't wait to get it!! Thanks!!!!! Have you drawn Bloody Mary yet??? ::)
How beautiful, Diane! I honestly thought the flowers were silk bouquets somehow attached to the door- you captured the look of the individual petals and the dimension of them so perfectly. The shading is awesome and the lilacs look just lovely on that stunning door. I too, think you will be coming home with money and no art... YAY! Have fun at the show- and thanks for sharing what you do! xo
Diane, this is gorgeous! Those lilacs look SO REAL!!! As though they are hanging out of your painting!! Wonderful design!
When I was scrolling through my reader I though the lilacs we silk flowers glues to the door. I didn't realize they were painted until I started reading. This is great work! Beautiful!
what a cool idea! I love using that old cupboard door - the arch is perfect for your flowers :)
I'm blown away by this mixed media piece. I'm sure this piece will be snatched up quickly.
Post a Comment