Rich Peonies - acrylic still life painting

Rich Peonies
12"x12" (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm)
Acrylic on canvas

Something about this peonies gives me a rich and wealthy feeling. Not sure where I get if from: the abundance of petals, the background color, or the shiny vase. The fact is, I enjoyed painting them very much.
Oh, I can't forget to mention that I got the photo from an old painting challenge by Evhe, at A nos pinceaux.

Thanks for stopping by and reading. Ciao :)

Comments

  1. EvheMarch 12, 2012

    So happy to share with you this joy of painting... :)
    And I love your painting!

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    1. Robie BenveMarch 13, 2012

      Hi Evhe,
      I wanted to paint the peonies since the challenge came out, but never got the chance to do it until now. Thanks for a beautiful composition and your kind words. :)

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  2. renateMarch 12, 2012

    Hello Robie:) This is very nice! Why haven't you participated on the challenge? It's really a beautiful painting!

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    1. Robie BenveMarch 13, 2012

      Hello Renate, thanks for the compliments! :)
      I would have submitted to the challenge, but it's an old one, for the first two weeks of January. I didn't have time to paint it then, but I liked the photo so much, so I decided to give it a go anyway. :)

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  3. AzraMarch 13, 2012

    The peonies are really gorgeous and I also love the shine on the vase!! beautifully painted Robie!

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  4. JaneMarch 16, 2012

    This painting is stunning, love the rich and bold colors and how you made the vase shiny!

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  5. Robie BenveMarch 17, 2012

    Jane and Azra, thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to leave such great comments. :))

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