blooming birds painting

if you’ve been following me on instagram (close2myart)-
then you’ll recognize this piece i’ve been working on over the past few days.

quick sketch with black acrylic paint.

some color added.

MORE color added.

getting closer…
still missing the a lot of the details.

and finished!

this piece of art will be used as a giclee and also a bag design in the near future.
it measures 24″ x 18″ x 1 3/8″

these colors make me HAPPY!
i’m thinking it could possibly use a couple of words in the red on the sides, any ideas?
maybe “sweet love” or “love captured”?

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16 Responses to “blooming birds painting”

1. Gail says:

   08/15/12 at 5:39 pm

   Beautiful! I am always so impressed with your work and the ways you share your gift with us.
2. Shelly Massey says:

   08/15/12 at 5:49 pm

   Love it, Michelle! How about “love blossoms”?
3. Terri Nickelson-Williams says:

   08/15/12 at 5:59 pm

   I love that you put all the stages of this work of art! Too much fun!
4. mom says:

   08/15/12 at 7:01 pm

   LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! It’s beautiful Michelle… so creative and fun! One of my very favorites! Love seeing the progression too… you are inspiring me to get to painting!! Love and hugs…
5. Patti Durovchic says:

   08/15/12 at 7:14 pm

   Gorgeous, Michelle! Love seeing your process.
6. Corinne says:

   08/15/12 at 8:33 pm

   Love this! Thanks for showing the progression! How about “together free” for the words? xo
7. Heather says:

   08/15/12 at 9:15 pm

   Love this painting.. wish i could paint like that. It will be great on a bag!
8. spindelmaker says:

   08/15/12 at 11:16 pm

   I´m absolutely loving the reds in the background. Good reds can be difficult to get right. I really like this painting!
   The words “two birds of a feather” came to mind, but I´m not entirely sure what that expression means.
9. isabel says:

   08/16/12 at 7:08 am

   Love it makes me happy!!!!:O) Wonderful colors:O)
10. foo says:

    08/16/12 at 8:50 am

    I love this painting!! And similar to Shelly above, the first thought I had was “loves blooms”.
11. Lori @ Studio Waterstone says:

    08/20/12 at 3:00 pm

    Michelle, this is so gorgeous! I love everything about it including your color choices.
12. Patty says:

    08/25/12 at 7:38 am

    Really miss your blogging! I know life gets in the way and things change for us….hope you don’t give it up all together.

    Patty
13. lauren says:

    08/31/12 at 11:00 am

    whenever my husband and i don’t see eye-to-eye in life we still know our love is unconditional. we have a saying that i find perfect for this piece: ‘it’s understood’
    take care!
14. Patty says:

    08/31/12 at 4:58 pm

    “Let Love Grow”
15. janette says:

    09/24/12 at 7:04 am

    This may be my new favorite!
    I’ve been gone from reading your blog for awhile (from reading any blog in fact)…
    But I’m back now and perusing your site this morning is making me feel creative!
16. lauradodson says:

    12/27/12 at 6:54 pm

    Goodness. These colors sing. I already want a giclee.