Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Chimpanzee Painting Take 2

Remember last week when I showed you a painting of a chimpanzee I was working on?  Well, I finished it.  It sat out on a counter for several days.  I told myself it was done, but I just couldn't bring myself to accept it.  I realized I had to try again.  Yesterday I created this:


I am so glad I tried again.  This painting is much more my style and I am much happier with it.  I feel like it reflects my style and my best work.


I tried to represent the joy of free-living chimpanzees.  When I had finished my scene, I had quite a bit of empty space so I added a quote by Henry David Thorough.


Have you ever had to start over like that?  Make something over even when others tell you it is good enough?
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  1. Memories for LifeFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Looks Awesome Jenny!!!
    Good idea to stick with your gut feeling and do another :)

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  2. Rose ClearfieldFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I agree with Edi! The final result is beautiful. I have had this happen to me before, too.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I think this version looks great! Sometimes a first attempt is really just getting our juices flowing and most things would be better if done over a few times. Glad you did too!

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