Colour Inspired Beauty

"Colour Inspired Beauty"
July 2013
Mixed Media on Canvas
Acrylic Paint and Oil Paint
16" x 16"

Original Artwork:
$600.00 CAD
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8"x10" Art Print:
$20.00 CAD
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Larger Prints:
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This mixed media portrait painting was created with colour inspiration. One thing that really gets me excited is discounted art supplies. As a full time artist there is often very little budget left for art supplies that are not immediately needed for a project. But when my favourite local art supplies store had a huge sale I thought I would treat myself! I was extremely drawn to three bottles of liquid acrylic paint; one bright lime green, one dark metallic brown, and the other a pearlescent green. As soon as I returned to my studio with these little bottles I just knew I had to create an artwork right away and immediately knew which colourful beauty would complement my new colours. The stunning curvy beauty Christina Hendricks in her bright yellow dress, deep blue eyes, turquoise earrings, and bright red hair was the perfect match. Using many layers and much attention to detail I created a checkered background using my new acrylics and a smooth creamy portrait using oil paints. There is no doubt that colour was the inspiration behind this beautiful piece of artwork.

Please continue scrolling to see close up photos of this beautifully detailed portrait. :)