“Poppy Love Letters”, Original Mixed Media Painting by Colorado Artist, Donna L. Martin

"Poppy Love Letters"

This painting sure didn't end up like it started out! In the beginning, it had bright pink flowers at the top and bright green grass at the bottom. I toned down the flowers and the grass and decided I wanted poppies as the focal point. I added some painted, torn paper and some twine. This one sat on the easel for months before I decided what to do with it. Sometimes you just have to sit with something until you figure out where it wants to go!

This piece measures 12 X 12 and was done on a 1.5" cradle board. It found a home in Chicago.

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