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Friday, May 8, 2015

Howling Heart in Progress


The Art of Instinct has evolved into the Howling Heart. It's still a work in progress. I'd like for the values between foreground and to be more distinct, so I may push back the background by darkening it, but my sense is that this visual expression wants to keep the values closer than I feel they "should" be. And, well, that speaks to me too. And likely inspired the shift in title.

I'll have some studio time this weekend and will see if I can't get to the place of signing off on this piece. In the meantime, I share this with my creative friends at this week's Paint Party Friday and invite you to click over to visit some other painterly expressions from around this globe we share!

Peace.
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28 comments:

  1. ChristineMay 8, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I like the combination of strong colours the piece holds my interest.

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  2. LorraineMay 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    love all the movement and textures in the foxes body..I like it as it is

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  3. Valerie-JaelMay 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    Wonderful colours, and it is sending out a very powerful signal! Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Clare LloydMay 8, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Fab colours, love all the mark making too! Happy PPF

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  5. FayeMay 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    I think the powerful, strong color combination creates the depth you need. Leave it as it is without darkening the background. It is beautiful.

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  6. GlorV1May 8, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Lots of movement in your piece. Great colors. Well done.

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  7. peggy gattoMay 8, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    I can hear the howl!!!
    Love the colors!!

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  8. KarenMay 8, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    The title is just perfect for this expressive piece. I love it!

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  9. froebelsternchenMay 8, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Wonderful colors and marks on this! Great painting Rose!
    Happy PPF!

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  10. Tammie LeeMay 8, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    I always think it is quite interesting as to when we fill a piece is complete or not.

    there is a wonderful feeling of aliveness to it. I can almost hear the howl.

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  11. GigglesMay 8, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Love how this piece tricked my eye...at first I thought it was an abstract and then I focused in on the howler... What a wonderfully vibrant piece! Very special!

    Hugs Giggles

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  12. experiments in paperMay 8, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    I am so inspired by the energy in this piece - the sky and grass just grab me, and I love the orange howler as well. It speaks to my wonder at the turning of the seasons, and delight that winter has passed after lingering so long! xx Lynn

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  13. Paper rainbowMay 8, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Such a strong and powerful image!

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  14. My name is Erika.May 8, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Love love love this. Love your big bold strokes and all the colors. Enjoy your weekend art time too!

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  15. UnknownMay 9, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Love the evolution

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  16. CarolMay 9, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Love how this one is developing!!! I do love the boldness of the colors so. It's going to be a rainy weekend here...which was greatly needed so maybe I"ll get some studio time too.

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  17. NeesieMay 9, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Such an interesting painting and loving seeing it develop.
    The title is fantastic
    Thanks for sharing and I hope you're having a great time in your studio this weekend.
    I'm off into the garden now to enjoy our sun and flowers/plants.

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  18. Linda KunsmanMay 9, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    fabulous painting! I love all the vibrant colors so I wouldn't darken the background but if you do I'd love to see.

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  19. Sadie´sGedankenfülleMay 9, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    I find this powerful colors just great, beautiful image.

    Nice weekend.
    Sadie

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  20. UnknownMay 10, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    I love your wolf. it is magical! and your blog is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing

    http://agagasiniak.blogspot.co.uk

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  21. sheila 77May 10, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Your wolf is definitely howling, I can almost hear it.
    Love the vibrancy and life in this.

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  22. BLOGitseMay 10, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I can hear the howling! Great, strong, clear colors - perfect.
    Have a good week ahead!

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  23. UnknownMay 10, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I think the background looks really lovely how it is! The paler patterns jump out of the blue and look almost electrified!

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  24. NordljusMay 13, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful strong colours.

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  25. stefanie starkMay 13, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    I love it how the title of this wonderful picture is shown in the picture itself. You met the howling wolf perfectly and I love it how you have used the colors to create the texture and composition on this canvas.

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  26. GalleryJuanaMay 13, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Beautiful piece. I love the energy expressed in your colors and designs. Hope you had the studio time you needed.

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  27. SusuPetalMay 15, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Powerful colors, filled with energy and speed!

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  28. ViolaMay 15, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful! Exciting! Such a longing feeling, at night, and an exciting blue night sky! Wow!

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