So, I took that abstract (painting #20)…
…and I painted right over the top of it:
I love that you can still see peeks of the underpainting through the petals and leaves. This feels more like me, but I'm still wandering a bit. I like it, but I don't feel like it really counts as an "abstract." What do you think?
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Maybe not abstract… but beautiful!
Maybe not abstract… but beautiful!
Maybe not abstract… but beautiful!
Maybe not abstract… but beautiful!
Maybe not abstract… but beautiful!
I don’t know if it counts as an abstract, either, but I really like the painting.
I don’t know if it counts as an abstract, either, but I really like the painting.
I don’t know if it counts as an abstract, either, but I really like the painting.
I don’t know if it counts as an abstract, either, but I really like the painting.
I don’t know if it counts as an abstract, either, but I really like the painting.
I love it!
I love it!
I love it!
I love it!
I love it!
I love those flowers.
I love those flowers.
I love those flowers.
I love those flowers.
I love those flowers.
No, not abstract, but most definitely wall worthy! I would give it real estate in my home.
No, not abstract, but most definitely wall worthy! I would give it real estate in my home.
No, not abstract, but most definitely wall worthy! I would give it real estate in my home.
No, not abstract, but most definitely wall worthy! I would give it real estate in my home.
No, not abstract, but most definitely wall worthy! I would give it real estate in my home.
may not be abstract – but it’s all YOU!
may not be abstract – but it’s all YOU!
may not be abstract – but it’s all YOU!
may not be abstract – but it’s all YOU!
may not be abstract – but it’s all YOU!
Beautiful, I would be so proud if I had painted it!
Beautiful, I would be so proud if I had painted it!
Beautiful, I would be so proud if I had painted it!
Beautiful, I would be so proud if I had painted it!
Beautiful, I would be so proud if I had painted it!
I don’t know if it’s abstract or not … all I know is I would love to have it hanging in my family room! Love it!
I don’t know if it’s abstract or not … all I know is I would love to have it hanging in my family room! Love it!
I don’t know if it’s abstract or not … all I know is I would love to have it hanging in my family room! Love it!
I don’t know if it’s abstract or not … all I know is I would love to have it hanging in my family room! Love it!
I don’t know if it’s abstract or not … all I know is I would love to have it hanging in my family room! Love it!
I thi k you saved it! Came out great, you might think of doing the abstract again for just how you did it! As a background!
I thi k you saved it! Came out great, you might think of doing the abstract again for just how you did it! As a background!
I thi k you saved it! Came out great, you might think of doing the abstract again for just how you did it! As a background!
I thi k you saved it! Came out great, you might think of doing the abstract again for just how you did it! As a background!
I thi k you saved it! Came out great, you might think of doing the abstract again for just how you did it! As a background!
Call me crazy, but I really like your original abstract. You used my favorite colors too. I like it alone or I see being a wonderful background for a small photo, etc.
The art you did over it is amazing and I would call it a piece with abstract elements. Your style, but the abstract elements that show through add unique details to your work.
Call me crazy, but I really like your original abstract. You used my favorite colors too. I like it alone or I see being a wonderful background for a small photo, etc.
The art you did over it is amazing and I would call it a piece with abstract elements. Your style, but the abstract elements that show through add unique details to your work.
Call me crazy, but I really like your original abstract. You used my favorite colors too. I like it alone or I see being a wonderful background for a small photo, etc.
The art you did over it is amazing and I would call it a piece with abstract elements. Your style, but the abstract elements that show through add unique details to your work.
Call me crazy, but I really like your original abstract. You used my favorite colors too. I like it alone or I see being a wonderful background for a small photo, etc.
The art you did over it is amazing and I would call it a piece with abstract elements. Your style, but the abstract elements that show through add unique details to your work.
Call me crazy, but I really like your original abstract. You used my favorite colors too. I like it alone or I see being a wonderful background for a small photo, etc.
The art you did over it is amazing and I would call it a piece with abstract elements. Your style, but the abstract elements that show through add unique details to your work.
I do think it is more you. Most of your work has very dramatic color choices. I used to teach quilting and the most dramatic quilts I saw had lots of different values. I think the reason you might not have been satisfied with your abstract is that it didn’t reflect the color choices you usually make.
I do think it is more you. Most of your work has very dramatic color choices. I used to teach quilting and the most dramatic quilts I saw had lots of different values. I think the reason you might not have been satisfied with your abstract is that it didn’t reflect the color choices you usually make.
I do think it is more you. Most of your work has very dramatic color choices. I used to teach quilting and the most dramatic quilts I saw had lots of different values. I think the reason you might not have been satisfied with your abstract is that it didn’t reflect the color choices you usually make.
I do think it is more you. Most of your work has very dramatic color choices. I used to teach quilting and the most dramatic quilts I saw had lots of different values. I think the reason you might not have been satisfied with your abstract is that it didn’t reflect the color choices you usually make.
I do think it is more you. Most of your work has very dramatic color choices. I used to teach quilting and the most dramatic quilts I saw had lots of different values. I think the reason you might not have been satisfied with your abstract is that it didn’t reflect the color choices you usually make.
While I agree,the final painting is lovely, I really miss the original painting and if it had been me I wouldn’t have sacrificed it to become just an underpainting.
But it’s all your creation and we have different tastes, and I only mention this as you requested imput.
No, I don’t think it’s an abstract anymore, but yes, it is more to your usual style.
Thanks for sharing your work and showing us the process.
While I agree,the final painting is lovely, I really miss the original painting and if it had been me I wouldn’t have sacrificed it to become just an underpainting.
But it’s all your creation and we have different tastes, and I only mention this as you requested imput.
No, I don’t think it’s an abstract anymore, but yes, it is more to your usual style.
Thanks for sharing your work and showing us the process.
While I agree,the final painting is lovely, I really miss the original painting and if it had been me I wouldn’t have sacrificed it to become just an underpainting.
But it’s all your creation and we have different tastes, and I only mention this as you requested imput.
No, I don’t think it’s an abstract anymore, but yes, it is more to your usual style.
Thanks for sharing your work and showing us the process.
While I agree,the final painting is lovely, I really miss the original painting and if it had been me I wouldn’t have sacrificed it to become just an underpainting.
But it’s all your creation and we have different tastes, and I only mention this as you requested imput.
No, I don’t think it’s an abstract anymore, but yes, it is more to your usual style.
Thanks for sharing your work and showing us the process.
While I agree,the final painting is lovely, I really miss the original painting and if it had been me I wouldn’t have sacrificed it to become just an underpainting.
But it’s all your creation and we have different tastes, and I only mention this as you requested imput.
No, I don’t think it’s an abstract anymore, but yes, it is more to your usual style.
Thanks for sharing your work and showing us the process.
I loved the 1st and love the 2nd as well. The most important thing is you like it better!
I loved the 1st and love the 2nd as well. The most important thing is you like it better!
I loved the 1st and love the 2nd as well. The most important thing is you like it better!
I loved the 1st and love the 2nd as well. The most important thing is you like it better!
I loved the 1st and love the 2nd as well. The most important thing is you like it better!
Abstract? Maybe not. “Julie”? Definitely. Fabulous? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Abstract? Maybe not. “Julie”? Definitely. Fabulous? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Abstract? Maybe not. “Julie”? Definitely. Fabulous? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Abstract? Maybe not. “Julie”? Definitely. Fabulous? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Abstract? Maybe not. “Julie”? Definitely. Fabulous? ABSOLUTELY!!!
It is not abstract, but very you and very nice!
It is not abstract, but very you and very nice!
It is not abstract, but very you and very nice!
It is not abstract, but very you and very nice!
It is not abstract, but very you and very nice!
Ditto! It has all been said above. I really like it!
Ditto! It has all been said above. I really like it!
Ditto! It has all been said above. I really like it!
Ditto! It has all been said above. I really like it!
Ditto! It has all been said above. I really like it!
I was thinking the same as everyone else, abstract I don’t know, but it’s gorgeous! One of my favorites, ever!
I was thinking the same as everyone else, abstract I don’t know, but it’s gorgeous! One of my favorites, ever!
I was thinking the same as everyone else, abstract I don’t know, but it’s gorgeous! One of my favorites, ever!
I was thinking the same as everyone else, abstract I don’t know, but it’s gorgeous! One of my favorites, ever!
I was thinking the same as everyone else, abstract I don’t know, but it’s gorgeous! One of my favorites, ever!
Julie, This is BEAUTIFUL…. abstract or not. I love it.
Julie, This is BEAUTIFUL…. abstract or not. I love it.
Julie, This is BEAUTIFUL…. abstract or not. I love it.
Julie, This is BEAUTIFUL…. abstract or not. I love it.
Julie, This is BEAUTIFUL…. abstract or not. I love it.
I love it its fabulous!!!
I love it its fabulous!!!
I love it its fabulous!!!
I love it its fabulous!!!
I love it its fabulous!!!
I loved the first one. The second one is much more dramatic, and very beautiful too. Too bad you can’t keep both! It’s fun to see the before and after. Thanks so much for sharing your art journey.
I loved the first one. The second one is much more dramatic, and very beautiful too. Too bad you can’t keep both! It’s fun to see the before and after. Thanks so much for sharing your art journey.
I loved the first one. The second one is much more dramatic, and very beautiful too. Too bad you can’t keep both! It’s fun to see the before and after. Thanks so much for sharing your art journey.
I loved the first one. The second one is much more dramatic, and very beautiful too. Too bad you can’t keep both! It’s fun to see the before and after. Thanks so much for sharing your art journey.
I loved the first one. The second one is much more dramatic, and very beautiful too. Too bad you can’t keep both! It’s fun to see the before and after. Thanks so much for sharing your art journey.
Julie,
Not so much abstract, but much more you!!! When will you start to stipple your paintings??
Fun trip to the Art museum in Philly offered if you want to run up the “Rocky steps”.
Lunch included! My treat!
Julie,
Not so much abstract, but much more you!!! When will you start to stipple your paintings??
Fun trip to the Art museum in Philly offered if you want to run up the “Rocky steps”.
Lunch included! My treat!
Julie,
Not so much abstract, but much more you!!! When will you start to stipple your paintings??
Fun trip to the Art museum in Philly offered if you want to run up the “Rocky steps”.
Lunch included! My treat!
Julie,
Not so much abstract, but much more you!!! When will you start to stipple your paintings??
Fun trip to the Art museum in Philly offered if you want to run up the “Rocky steps”.
Lunch included! My treat!
Julie,
Not so much abstract, but much more you!!! When will you start to stipple your paintings??
Fun trip to the Art museum in Philly offered if you want to run up the “Rocky steps”.
Lunch included! My treat!
I just completed a Flora Bowley class and it’s all about the underpainting and the marks – ending up with a beautiful painting with lots of depth. Soooo – I see your process and like the second one much better.
I just completed a Flora Bowley class and it’s all about the underpainting and the marks – ending up with a beautiful painting with lots of depth. Soooo – I see your process and like the second one much better.
I just completed a Flora Bowley class and it’s all about the underpainting and the marks – ending up with a beautiful painting with lots of depth. Soooo – I see your process and like the second one much better.
I just completed a Flora Bowley class and it’s all about the underpainting and the marks – ending up with a beautiful painting with lots of depth. Soooo – I see your process and like the second one much better.
I just completed a Flora Bowley class and it’s all about the underpainting and the marks – ending up with a beautiful painting with lots of depth. Soooo – I see your process and like the second one much better.
If you’re a purist, probably not abstract. But beautiful? Definitely. Maybe it’s a new category……..just Julie Abstract.
If you’re a purist, probably not abstract. But beautiful? Definitely. Maybe it’s a new category……..just Julie Abstract.
If you’re a purist, probably not abstract. But beautiful? Definitely. Maybe it’s a new category……..just Julie Abstract.
If you’re a purist, probably not abstract. But beautiful? Definitely. Maybe it’s a new category……..just Julie Abstract.
If you’re a purist, probably not abstract. But beautiful? Definitely. Maybe it’s a new category……..just Julie Abstract.
Julie I thought the original was a bit Monet-ish and I liked it. What you have created is not abstract but is more you and looks wonderful!
Julie I thought the original was a bit Monet-ish and I liked it. What you have created is not abstract but is more you and looks wonderful!
Julie I thought the original was a bit Monet-ish and I liked it. What you have created is not abstract but is more you and looks wonderful!
Julie I thought the original was a bit Monet-ish and I liked it. What you have created is not abstract but is more you and looks wonderful!
Julie I thought the original was a bit Monet-ish and I liked it. What you have created is not abstract but is more you and looks wonderful!
No, I wouldn’t call it abstract, but it’s hard not to fall back on our previous successes. What do you think would happen if you started out with the bright colors you love, and then build it from there. (Just because you want to make an abstract painting, it doesn’t mean you can’t use the colors that you love. One of my favorite collages you’ve done is from a class you took this past year.(I think you actually mounted it on a square canvas to show us how to mount pieces.
Love the Georgia O’Keefe-ish flowers you’ve done!
No, I wouldn’t call it abstract, but it’s hard not to fall back on our previous successes. What do you think would happen if you started out with the bright colors you love, and then build it from there. (Just because you want to make an abstract painting, it doesn’t mean you can’t use the colors that you love. One of my favorite collages you’ve done is from a class you took this past year.(I think you actually mounted it on a square canvas to show us how to mount pieces.
Love the Georgia O’Keefe-ish flowers you’ve done!
No, I wouldn’t call it abstract, but it’s hard not to fall back on our previous successes. What do you think would happen if you started out with the bright colors you love, and then build it from there. (Just because you want to make an abstract painting, it doesn’t mean you can’t use the colors that you love. One of my favorite collages you’ve done is from a class you took this past year.(I think you actually mounted it on a square canvas to show us how to mount pieces.
Love the Georgia O’Keefe-ish flowers you’ve done!
No, I wouldn’t call it abstract, but it’s hard not to fall back on our previous successes. What do you think would happen if you started out with the bright colors you love, and then build it from there. (Just because you want to make an abstract painting, it doesn’t mean you can’t use the colors that you love. One of my favorite collages you’ve done is from a class you took this past year.(I think you actually mounted it on a square canvas to show us how to mount pieces.
Love the Georgia O’Keefe-ish flowers you’ve done!
No, I wouldn’t call it abstract, but it’s hard not to fall back on our previous successes. What do you think would happen if you started out with the bright colors you love, and then build it from there. (Just because you want to make an abstract painting, it doesn’t mean you can’t use the colors that you love. One of my favorite collages you’ve done is from a class you took this past year.(I think you actually mounted it on a square canvas to show us how to mount pieces.
Love the Georgia O’Keefe-ish flowers you’ve done!
I think it’s a beautiful canvas.
I think it’s a beautiful canvas.
I think it’s a beautiful canvas.
I think it’s a beautiful canvas.
I think it’s a beautiful canvas.
Well, I’ve no clue if it counts as abstract or not, but it sure is gorgeous! I really love the black against the lighter colours showing through, seriously cool
Well, I’ve no clue if it counts as abstract or not, but it sure is gorgeous! I really love the black against the lighter colours showing through, seriously cool
Well, I’ve no clue if it counts as abstract or not, but it sure is gorgeous! I really love the black against the lighter colours showing through, seriously cool
Well, I’ve no clue if it counts as abstract or not, but it sure is gorgeous! I really love the black against the lighter colours showing through, seriously cool
Well, I’ve no clue if it counts as abstract or not, but it sure is gorgeous! I really love the black against the lighter colours showing through, seriously cool
First of all, I really like both versions of the painting. I can understand your feeling that the first version was unfinished when compared to your other art.
I love abstract art, but I also am challenged with it. I have come to the conclusion that I like some hard edges and shapes, and I definitely like a focal point within a composition. Other artists are successful at overall abstract, but it doesn’t work as well for me.
Keep trying and experimenting (as I know you will) and it will be beautiful. You really and truly are an inspiration.
First of all, I really like both versions of the painting. I can understand your feeling that the first version was unfinished when compared to your other art.
I love abstract art, but I also am challenged with it. I have come to the conclusion that I like some hard edges and shapes, and I definitely like a focal point within a composition. Other artists are successful at overall abstract, but it doesn’t work as well for me.
Keep trying and experimenting (as I know you will) and it will be beautiful. You really and truly are an inspiration.
First of all, I really like both versions of the painting. I can understand your feeling that the first version was unfinished when compared to your other art.
I love abstract art, but I also am challenged with it. I have come to the conclusion that I like some hard edges and shapes, and I definitely like a focal point within a composition. Other artists are successful at overall abstract, but it doesn’t work as well for me.
Keep trying and experimenting (as I know you will) and it will be beautiful. You really and truly are an inspiration.
First of all, I really like both versions of the painting. I can understand your feeling that the first version was unfinished when compared to your other art.
I love abstract art, but I also am challenged with it. I have come to the conclusion that I like some hard edges and shapes, and I definitely like a focal point within a composition. Other artists are successful at overall abstract, but it doesn’t work as well for me.
Keep trying and experimenting (as I know you will) and it will be beautiful. You really and truly are an inspiration.
First of all, I really like both versions of the painting. I can understand your feeling that the first version was unfinished when compared to your other art.
I love abstract art, but I also am challenged with it. I have come to the conclusion that I like some hard edges and shapes, and I definitely like a focal point within a composition. Other artists are successful at overall abstract, but it doesn’t work as well for me.
Keep trying and experimenting (as I know you will) and it will be beautiful. You really and truly are an inspiration.
I love it whether you call it abstract or not. I think I’d call it realistic abstraction!! I too love the under painting best but I love your experiments and think this one is gorgeous. The white makes me look deep inside to see the abstract colors.
I agree with you about Jane Davies DVD. I bought it several months ago and I also love her work. It is fun playing with her styles and I have also been participating in her post card project.
I love looking around your site. I haven’t posted until now but will be doing so much more as soon as the holidays are over. I have some of your DVD downloads and love them all.
Lorraine Layne
I love it whether you call it abstract or not. I think I’d call it realistic abstraction!! I too love the under painting best but I love your experiments and think this one is gorgeous. The white makes me look deep inside to see the abstract colors.
I agree with you about Jane Davies DVD. I bought it several months ago and I also love her work. It is fun playing with her styles and I have also been participating in her post card project.
I love looking around your site. I haven’t posted until now but will be doing so much more as soon as the holidays are over. I have some of your DVD downloads and love them all.
Lorraine Layne
I love it whether you call it abstract or not. I think I’d call it realistic abstraction!! I too love the under painting best but I love your experiments and think this one is gorgeous. The white makes me look deep inside to see the abstract colors.
I agree with you about Jane Davies DVD. I bought it several months ago and I also love her work. It is fun playing with her styles and I have also been participating in her post card project.
I love looking around your site. I haven’t posted until now but will be doing so much more as soon as the holidays are over. I have some of your DVD downloads and love them all.
Lorraine Layne
I love it whether you call it abstract or not. I think I’d call it realistic abstraction!! I too love the under painting best but I love your experiments and think this one is gorgeous. The white makes me look deep inside to see the abstract colors.
I agree with you about Jane Davies DVD. I bought it several months ago and I also love her work. It is fun playing with her styles and I have also been participating in her post card project.
I love looking around your site. I haven’t posted until now but will be doing so much more as soon as the holidays are over. I have some of your DVD downloads and love them all.
Lorraine Layne
I love it whether you call it abstract or not. I think I’d call it realistic abstraction!! I too love the under painting best but I love your experiments and think this one is gorgeous. The white makes me look deep inside to see the abstract colors.
I agree with you about Jane Davies DVD. I bought it several months ago and I also love her work. It is fun playing with her styles and I have also been participating in her post card project.
I love looking around your site. I haven’t posted until now but will be doing so much more as soon as the holidays are over. I have some of your DVD downloads and love them all.
Lorraine Layne