Friday 22 January 2016

Day 22 - Cactus mark Two

 
Acrylic on board 16cm x 16cm
 
Thought I'd try a stylised version of my pet cactus. I painted from a different photo to the one I used for the painting below a few months back. I had been pretty thrilled with the outcome of the one below as the looseness seemed to come quite easily - particularly as I hadn't painted for ages. I'm less enamoured of today's version but it was a lot of fun and I'm pleased to be experimenting with new styles. 
 
 
I apologise profusely for not responding to comments as I have been pressed for time. And to make things more difficult, this morning I badly strained my back and neck. It has been getting steadily worse as the day progresses - sitting too long doesn't help! I look forward to visiting everyone's blogs very soon and really appreciate everyone's lovely comments.
One of my daughters has come to the rescue tonight and is cooking dinner - I did the grocery shop and will have to clean up! A pretty good deal I think.
 
 

10 comments:

  1. I'm very sorry about your back! I hope you get well quickly!
    I love the expression in both cactus paintings, it is wonderful to see you exploring with different styles. Great work!!

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    1. Thanks so much Celia! Feeling a bit of an improvement now.

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  2. Hey Buddy! So very sorry about yourain!!!! Argh! I hate pain! Sending healing thoughts! Be well! Soon! Michael

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    1. Thanks so much Michael - I appreciate those healing thoughts and think they have helped!:)

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  3. hope your back gets better soon. both cacti are really nice

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  4. Sorry about your back and neck...sounds painful. Good to see you try the cactus with different techniques!

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    1. Thanks Joan - love your beautiful flowers that you produce by the day!

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  5. Hi Wendy,

    There is something going on. You hurt your back and neck, there's a flu in Holland and a Dutch friend was laid up with a very sore back and feeling ill this week, and I hurt my back and next a few days ago. Here the answer is those microwavable bean bags hot on the neck and back, plus aspirin -- extra strength, plus at its worst Voltaren rubbed right on the neck, plus a magical visit to the chiropractor! Wishing you a full recovery quickly and I love this painting.

    XOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara

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    1. Hi Barbara, sorry to hear that you too have had a similar thing. I hope you are back in fine fettle again! I heard that all the planets are in alignment - so it mustn't be a happy alignment it seems!:) Yes, I have one of those microwavable bean bags and it has been wonderful. Have improved considerably since I first did it thank goodness but still a bit sore and headachey. Thanks for all the great advice!

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