Big Sunflowers

Can you tell me about this piece?

Well... it's a painting of some really big sunflowers.

What was your inspiration?

Um... I've had some really big canvases that have been taking up too much closet space for a while.

How did you plan this particular painting?

Plan? Oh... I found a photo I'd taken in my dad's sunflower patch a few years ago. Then I sketched in circles where the centers would be. Next I squirted out some paint.

Did you use special tools or techniques?

Special? No... not special... I used an old chip brush and a one-inch brush... held only at the tip like you'd hold a magic wand. I used the side of an old credit card for smearing. I used a spray bottle to cause dripping. I used a piece of sponge for dabbing.

Did you enjoy the process?

I loved it!

This white one was a lesson a while back.  I wondered if I could pull off another one on my own. "Sunflowers" was my Weekly-ish challenge. It was a good reason to try!

Original Acrylic Painting on 24"x 24" Wrapped Canvas

They're on my wall right now, and I love seeing them there, but click Big Sunflowers if you'd like to see this painting on your own wall!