Painting poppies for an exhibition

Next month Thornton Gallery in Hamilton will hold it’s annual OSFA (One Size Fits All) show. I’m entering two works, both 10×10″ which is *the* size, based on the poppies from Italy. The longer I work on these the more abstract the poppies become, which is what I would expect to happen over time. As I get more and more familiar with the shapes and colours, as they sink deeper into my brain, what my hand produces is less and less photographic. It’s a process I love. I’m really enjoying creating these, with their splashy splattery backgrounds and their streaks of red. Perfect for doing on a cold winter’s day. Here’s the latest, titled “Remembering poppies – Florence”.

Remembering poppies – Florence. c Cath Sheard 2011

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6 responses to “Painting poppies for an exhibition”

  1. Carole Brungar Avatar

    I like this just as it is!! LEAVE IT!!! LOL

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    1. Cath Sheard Avatar

      Thanks for the advice Carole – the urge to fiddle has been known to strike 😉

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  2. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    HI Cath! Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂 These poppies are fantastic–love their “free” feeling!

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  3. Jacqueline Avatar

    I love it when a painting sits between ‘real’ and ‘abstract’. It gives the viewer the possibility to decide what the painting is about and what meaning it holds. This way, the viewer has room to make the painting more personal to her/him.
    Hope you know what I mean 🙂

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  4. Nathalie Avatar

    Ohhhhhh… Love poppies! They are my blog banner 🙂
    Please, do make MORE! It’s so lovely.

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  5. Maria Day Avatar

    Beautiful poppies. I hope your exhibit entry is well-received.

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