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Feathers Around Her Neck Oil Painting by Winifred Whitfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A soft yet dramatic portrait – I created the feathered look from what was actually ruffles. I wanted to bring a bit of energy to the quiet look. This portrait was challenging, as is always the case, taking days to paint. But then I allowed myself to have the fun – stepped in vivid color and avoiding detail I was able to quickly paint the floral sketch below. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Rose Bouquet Oil Painting Sketch by Winifred<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

I call it a sketch because it is quite unfinished but that didn’t matter. I do love the fact that in this sketch I am able to convey a “bouquet of ROSES” with very few petals apparent. They say in painting “less is more”. That’s a hard lesson for a detailed oriented painter as I am – though struggling to overcome. In fact, I still thought I should add a second layer of paint when this initial layer dried a bit, just to add some details – but then I thought NO! Leave it! It was just fun and I did enjoy quickly putting down loose shapes of color, light and dark, and have it turn out not too bad – though the shadow is not very good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well have a warm and happy holiday and safe travels. I want these wars to be over. That’s my holiday wish. Winifred<\/p>\n

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