Category: Still Life
A bit of Zentangle with fruit
After the Funeral
Cross-leaved Heather
Nightmares (after Goya)
This was a painting inspired by Francisco Goya. I love the dark and the gothic and this was no exception. I am crediting the centre of the picture to Goya with the man sleeping at the table and the surrounding creatures seen as half owl, half bat. The other paintings are my original work taken from another picture and adapted. I sketched several pictures from photos downloaded from the internet and re-created them in four different colours of acrylic. Paynes gray, yellow ochre, titanium white and cadmium red. I found the Paynes gray beautiful to work with. In the top … Continue reading Nightmares (after Goya)
Peacock in iridescent acrylics
Taken from a design on a folding table, this painting of a peacock was done in iridescent acrylics and edged in a brush pen. Unfortunately I don’t know who designed the original so I am unable to credit the work. Continue reading Peacock in iridescent acrylics
Iridescent Buddha
This Buddha is made of glass crystal and when it is in sunlight shines in a rainbow of colours. I thought I would give myself a challenge and painting this in acrylics. I was very pleased with the results. Continue reading Iridescent Buddha
Mollie
Mollie is the mascot for the ecotherapy centre Lindengate in Wendover. Whilst I was a volunteer for this charity I captured a photo of this beautiful little dog which is cross between a King Charles Spaniel and Poodle. I decided … Continue reading Mollie
Sleeping Buddha
This painting was especially done for my spiritual friend and teacher Bhante Sukhacitto. After I had visited him in his Vihara in Germany I decided I had to paint a picture for him to put on his wall. This was … Continue reading Sleeping Buddha
Silver Buddha
Painting of a statue of Buddha done in acrylics. Bodhi leaves are from a photo of shadows from the plants on my windowsill reflecting through the curtains. I chose Paynes Grey to compliment the purple and the statue. There are … Continue reading Silver Buddha
Wendy Parker's Art Gallery 