Sunday, January 3, 2010

"MATILIJA POPPIES WITH LEMONS" by Alicia Tredway SOLD



This painting is from a photo reference of a neighbors plant. I can't seem to grow one. It measures 8 x 6" oil on canvas panel. To begin I made the surface shiny and slick by applying an oil ground to the surface and let it dry. Preparing the surface like this causes it to act somewhat like mylar which I love.

3 comments:

  1. Beautiful painting Alicia. Lovely brushwork and interesting composition. Kathy

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  2. I love this painting!

    If you need any advice on growing these guys just ask (contact form on my website); I'm a gardener and Matilijas are easy with full sun and reasonable drainage. I might be able to help you figure out how the previous ones died.

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