Miami… Again
Oil on 1/8″ deep Hardboard / Óleo sobre tabla
5.5″ high x 14″ wide / 35.6 x 14 cm
available
I had panels of 14 x 11 inches in my studio that I’m just not using, so in an attempt to recycle them and use them somehow I asked my husband to cute them down for me. I was planning to have them cut 7 x 5.5 but as soon as he cut the panel in half on the long side I told him to just leave it at that. The size unusual I admit is quite perfect for really panoramic views.
Since the painting is a little bit large I had to take quite a few breaks so it ended up taking me almost the entire day to finish it, well quite the entire day considering the time I’m posting this one on my blog.
A girl I had the pleasure to photograph in Miami Beach, one of my favorite places in the US, I guess because it reminds me of Venezuela with the long sandy beaches and the warm weather.
This painting I’m offering it at auction on eBay. Click the link above to bid.
7 Comments
Wow! Explosive seaside. Beautiful work, Manueala. I also love long odd sized canvas. They just add to the fun.
I’d also love to have a husband to saw and cut and do other needed chores. Darn it! That’s what husbands are good for, huh? (I wish someone had told me earlier- I knew there had to be something!)
Vikki
December 4, 2008
I know! i’m having a blast with the odd size, the panoramic view is soo cool to paint!!
That’s exactly what husbands are for and to bother a lot LOL!! but seriously if I try to cut one of those panels using a power tool and my shaky hand I’m sure going to have a terrible accident. I’m already very screwed up and been in pain for way too long to risk it cutting a panel, so I let hubby do that for me, while my oldest son helps me with gessoing, stretching and framing some other paintings. We are a team!!… sort of LOL!!
Glad you stopped by!
December 5, 2008
Manuela, hola, muchas gracias por tu lindo cometario en mi Blog, si, tenemos mucho en comun en lo referente a los paisajes, he decidido pintar en lo posible afuera, no siempre lo logro, pero debo volver algo a la Naturaleza.
Abrazos y mis mejores augurios de salud, felicidad y buen trabajo.
tu amigo.
Alex
Dear Manuela.
Thank you very much for stopping by my blog and for the precious comment, I wish you great happiness and good paint!
your friend
Alex
December 6, 2008
Just kidding about the hubby. It’s great that he helps you, especially now. My ex could actually cut mats like no one I’ve ever seen. I’ve had to do a lot for myself now single and have appreciated those talents more.
Vikki
December 8, 2008
Hi Vikki!
It is, I’m glad he’s around.
December 20, 2008
This looks so inviting! We have a couple of feet of snow on the ground now in north Idaho.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Manuela!
December 21, 2008
Hi Diana! than you!
We too have a couple of feet of snow here, wonderful for the kids to play with.
Merry Christmas to you too Diana!!!
December 4, 2008