Apple Abstraction 21

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 AuctionThis is another one of the small paintings I did earlier, an apple study/abstraction. I let the brush strokes speak.

Rowan Berries 12 (Post number 500)

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I got several anniversaries and special days this year, me and my love have been together for 10 years soon, been married one year, turning 50 in late May and putting up post number 500 on my blog.
I think in a way it is fitting to post a Rowan berries painting since that is the theme that I have enjoyed painting the most these last months. It wouldn't surprise me if I would paint more of them, but after this I only have one more to post.

Face Exploration 8

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This is the last "portrait" painting that I have to show for now. I am back painting, but I haven't made any attempt on faces yet. I went rougher with this one, compared to the last one. I hope I didn't go too far when it comes to the shadows, they have an almost abstract feel.

Exploration 3

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I will explore non-figurative abstract more, but I did this one a while back. I played with different size brush strokes and color, keeping it clean and graphic.

Abstructure 8

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I have some non-figurative abstract paintings to show, but I thought I post this one first. It is an abstract painting with a reference in nature.

Blueberry Abstraction 7

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I did earlier two paintings that I liked a lot, that combined blueberries and fabric. I kept them very simple, with an abstract quality. This is a small variation of that theme. I tried to keep it simple and rough enough. It was painted around the same time as the other ones.
I am pleased with the fact that I am painting again, mixed results, but it is a start.

Flower Abstraction 9

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This is another one of those small paintings I did a while back. I had done several single flower paintings and to not repeat myself I went very rough with this one. There is no black lines in this painting. I used dark blue lines when needed.

Face Exploration 9

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I got two more paintings of faces to post. Until now I have posted the previous ones in the order they were painted, but I think I will post the latest one first. I really went back to basics with this one, even though the brush strokes are still very expressive. I took a lot more creative license with the one that is left.

Apple Abstraction 20

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I have four creative months behind me and now it is time for a break, or at least slowing down. I don't get the results I want, lack inspiration and energy. Trying too much isn't always a good thing, sometimes one just have to take a step back, relax and wait for the creative juices to come back. I will keep posting, I haven't run out of paintings to show.
If anyone got some suggestions/ideas that might suit my style of painting or inspire me, feel free to be my muse.

Cupcake 15

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A while back I really went for painting small, adjusting the compositions to fit my style of painting. I tried to keep it simple, letting the brush strokes do the work. I did two versions of this cupcake, sold one and decided to keep this one. This was the first of the two and I kept this one because of the experience of painting it, I really felt like I was in the zone. Not sure how many brush strokes that went in to it, but it painted itself.

Apples and Pears 7

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I painted this one a while back when I experimented with fabrics. I had a lot of fun with it and am sure I will use fabrics again.

Face exploration 7

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I did take a little different approach with this one. I did continue with expressive brush strokes, but I didn't go as bold with the colors. I tried to keep the contrast with a lighter touch, no bold shadows. I also spent more time on it. I like the result myself, the face is softer than the previous ones.

Abstracture 12

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This is a variation of an earlier painting. I have had a lot of fun painting these floral paintings with reference to actual real flowers but with a lot of imagination.

Rowan Berries 13

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I did go deep with this subject and here is another exploration of those berries.

Cupcake 19

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When I paint cupcakes I try to be creative and push the limits, giving them some personality. I did this one from imagination.