Violinist in Red

Title: Violinist in Red

Size: 20 x 24

Medium: Oil on gallery wrapped canvas

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PAINTING:

Melodies of the Violin helped me create this painting while I listened to my daughter practice. I applied many layers of paint and actually used more than just a brush and palette knife on this piece. I drew the composition in oils and brush, adding many layers slowly and finishing with heavier knife work. When it was completed, maybe it was the violin music I don't know, I decided to remove some of the paint with crumpled cellophane and "voila!"....the violinist has an distinct and uniquely textured background that makes it magically sparkle.

INSPIRATION:

The music itself possesses me while I paint. Sometimes I plan on painting one thing but by the time it's finished, the painting morphs almost on its own into something else! I honestly think the classical music I paint to everyday seeps into my brain and takes over sometimes...but I love it!