This is the last painting completed in 2010, titled "Key Reef", with species native to the Florida Keys. It's acrylic on a canvas panel, 24"x12" and framed in silver metal. I'd never done a reef that size, but the long horizontal format worked well for the top of the reef setting. Along with corals & sponges, there are bank butterflyfish, a spotfin hogfish, sharp-nosed puffer, 2 blue chromis and a cherubfish. The most fun part was the purple sponges on the left, doing all those interwoven ridges with the various shades was pleasing.
The picture sold at my last craft show of the season "Christmas in the Barn", a week after I finished it. A middle-aged couple bought it, earlier they'd showed me photos of their dog on their cell phone, so I know they like animals. Selling that picture made a good show even better and was a great way to end the year.
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glad you were able to sell it. Didn't know the sponges were that bright.
Oh the cat eyes blinked for me. Were you sitting close enough to your monitor?
Yes, the cat's eyes blinked for me too, I just didn't realize it at first. lol My powers of observation isn't always up to par.
Oh, how pretty! I am so glad I dropped by. I like the purple sponges, too; nice texture! Fish are so fascinating. We have a very small pond in the backyard with goldfish, and it is so relaxing to watch them swim around. When the water is clear enough, they could be flying, especially when you can just see the reflection of clouds and blue sky as well.
Your painting is " joyful" Jackie ( I don' t find the word needed ) ..
I imagine you joy to sell it at the craft show . It is a beautiful reward ..
I bet the buyers have a marine aquariulm at their home .
I hope your arthritis has gone .
Love
Michel
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