A Palette of Papaver
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This painting was an experiment dabbling with a palette knife and using a variety of mixed media for texture and to thicken the acrylic paint. As part of my abstract moment, I wanted to portray these beautiful Papaver Orientale, from my garden, in a different colour to their delicate soft pink, to complement the medium being used. Was fun.
About the Artist
Shelagh Fairbank
I took up painting after retiring in 2017, having not done any since 'O' Level Art - now I find I can't stop. Painting or drawing has certainly filled the void, (after a worklife in IT), with ease and offered the perfect contrast. My painting is quite eclectic and I paint what takes my fancy or…
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