Title: Tyvnk
Size: 7 by 7 inches
This piece is my first oil painting and shows a close up view on the vase of a potted plant (yes, you heard right). Rather than do the piece in greens, I decided to go with ochre.
When trying to name this piece, I found myself at a loss. How does one go about giving an ochre potted plant painting a creative name? As usual, I turned to my usual naming inspiration: the Cosmere. After a little thought, it occurred to me that in Stormlight Archive there's a Thaylen girl named Rysn who has a pet pot of grass named Tyvnk. So then I was happy that I had a good, Thaylen name for my oil painting. While I was typing up this post, however, I realized that this yellow and brown plant could also be a reference to Mistborn: The Final Empire where the plants are sickly and brownish. So now I feel rather accomplished, as I managed to reference not one, but two Cosmere novels with this piece.
Okay, the naming-inspiration/Cosmere rant is over. Originally, this piece was 9 by 12 inches. It was a lot taller, with more stripes and leaves. However, now it's 7 by 7, with more focus on the the vase. I had quite a bit of difficulty with this painting as I've never worked in oils before, so it was interesting to try to get used to a new medium. Now that it's finished, I'm feeling like this was a decent way to start my career in oils. :)
Wow that is really good! I couldn't quite tell what it was at first, but after I read your description and stuff it all came to me and it looks so good! Again really great job! Maybe try to make the colors a little lighter! Keep up the GREAT work!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really, really good. I actually really like how you painted it up close, if makes the painting really interesting. It looks like there is light bouncing off of the case, and I love the color choice, it gives it an antique feel. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, I love the detailing on the pot and the colors used here, gives it a rustic old feel. I wouldn't change anything about this painting it is Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful painting! It's very realistic looking. I can easily recognize that it's a plant in a vase. For your first oil painting I think you did amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the color you used on this, its very different from what everyone else did, and it looks so good! Great job on the detail and different tones.
ReplyDeleteThe color is beautiful. I love the designs on the pot, as well. I really like the light shining on the side and how you were able to create that smooth look to it. It's a fantastic painting.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the color and it looks well done. You did a great job. I love your artwork.
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