Thursday, May 06, 2010

"Yolkless" - SOLD

This might be my most favorite egg painting yet ... except without the yolks. I adore all the stuff that goes on in the shells when they are in shadow.
Today will be the last day of my class in Sedona. My kids have cooperated as you would expect kids to - some whining & complaining - but in the end they fall into line. Honestly though, if you ask them they'd say they keep me in line too. I told them to count their brush strokes for one exercise and then forgot to myself when I did the demo. Woops! But they were right there to remind me, thank goodness. : ) Here are some of my kids looking ... well, awful serious:


14 comments:

Pam Holnback said...

This should be your favorite egg piece. The colors of the shells are great!

Laurel Alanna McBrine said...

Oooh, those colors inside the shells are marvelous, especially the greens in the top right hand one - lovely!

Linda Popple said...

I love it when you paint egg shells! They are always full of color and interesting shapes. One day I will give shells a try.

I know your "kids" are having a blast. Wish I was there, too!!

Lisa Daria said...

Oooh, I would fail the counting exercise - I am forever adding 'ish' to every number I put down - don't ask -

Is there a certain number of brushstrokes to aim for in a painting?

Cynthia said...

mmmmwonderful shells is right! They are fantastic....love it!

Amber L. Bailey said...

The colors are great Carol. I think this is my favorite of your eggs too!

sixty-five said...

What's the reasoning behind the "count the brushstrokes" exercise? Is fewer supposed to be better?

Anonymous said...

You find special in the ordinary. I love this.

Karen Werner said...

Rich, yummy color! Gorgeous!

Nancy Franke said...

Carol --

Out of the park! Subtle color and wonderful observation...

Nancy Moskovitz, artist said...

Stunning.. It glows. Great title. What more could you want?

Deborah said...

Now I can't wait to break a few eggs and look for that color inside the shells... :) Inspiring!

SKIZO said...

WOW
WONDERFUL

Unknown said...

this really is a great painting.