Almost There - 5th Stage - Pink Water Lilies (Work In Progress)

Stage 5 Pink Water Lilies

Work In Progress

12" x 16" oil on gallery wrap canvas

Now I am getting somewhere with this painting!  After working on it again last night, this oil of pink water lilies is finally taking shape and going in the direction I want it to.  I had intended to wait until I finished it to post about it again, but I am so excited I wanted to share it today.  It may take a couple of more days to finish.   

Some of you may not have read my previous posts where I stated that I am a self-taught artist, and have learned to paint over decades of trial and error.   Most paintings nowadays flow easier than this one did, for whatever reason.    I learned most of my painting knowledge from books, dating back to when I was a teenager.    At age 15 the one I poured over most of all was "Carlson' s Guide to Landscape Painting" by John F. Carlson.  It's really an oldie, first published I believe in 1929 and the ninth printing was in 1971.   I believe you can still find it on Amazon.   I highly recommend it for beginning artists; but all artists at all stages in their career would benefit from this book.  

Having said all that, sometimes I still just paint by instinct;   I don't always know why I do what I do or if I could repeat it again.   Does anyone else relate?    

Thank you for viewing my art !

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Fourth stage - Oil Painting of Pink Water Lilies (Work In Progress)

4th Stage - Pink Water Lilies

12" x 16" Work In Progress

This stage of my oil pink water lilies painting has reverted back to colors and hues in a previous stage.   I guess it is obvious I am experimenting and feeling my way along with this painting.  Sometimes when I work I know exactly what I want the painting to say and exactly how the finish will be.   With this oil painting,  that is not the case.   However, one plus in working in layers of color and in several stages is that you can discover new colors or, should I say, the colors can be richer and have more depth.    I hope to finish this before I post it again .   

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New Prints Of My Oil Paintings

I have had appointments and obligations that have hindered my painting the past few days, but I have managed to squeeze in some time on other art related chores.   Below are two of my oil paintings that I posted on Fine Art America this morning that may be purchased as print on demand paper prints, on stretched canvas, and as note cards.   For more information on the various sizes and so forth, go here

"Glory On The Beach"

8" x 10" oil on panel

$500

The original painting above is still available for purchase; please contact me at reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com

if interested.   I accept time payments on purchases of $500 or more.

"Blue Heaven"

12" x 12" oil on panel

$1200

This oil painting of Dinard's Blue Heaven Cattleya orchid is also available and you may contact me at reynoldsrenditions@gmail.com to purchase.  Again, time payments are welcome.

In addition to the above paintings, I have many more available as prints which you can view at Fine Art America.   Some of my photography is featured as well at that link.   

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