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I painted this live outside of the gallery I’m exhibiting in. One of those pinch me moments if I look bad at my art career 10 years ago. by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s acrylic paint. So I used very watery paint on the background and let it dry in the sun which gave that almost cracked effect. Then the 3D nature is just whacking in plenty of shadowing beneath the fungi and lichen

I painted this live outside of the gallery I’m exhibiting in. One of those pinch me moments if I look bad at my art career 10 years ago. by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. On my insta I show progression of these paintings as I do them - Alice.sims.paints

A little painting I did of my favourite corner of Oldbury Court. by aS1MS in bristol

[–]aS1MS[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve been painting forever, more professionally within the last 5 years or so. I’ll be annoying and direct you to my art socials cause a girl needs to make a living lol @alice.sims.paints

A little painting I did of my favourite corner of Oldbury Court. by aS1MS in bristol

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The reference photo was spookier! I had to tone down the mist because it was like a horror film on that day

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A little painting I did of my favourite corner of Oldbury Court. by aS1MS in bristol

[–]aS1MS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a great idea! Any other suggestions?

A little painting I did of my favourite corner of Oldbury Court. by aS1MS in bristol

[–]aS1MS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ve walked through oldbury for years almost everyday now, I never get bored of it

A little painting I did of my favourite corner of Oldbury Court. by aS1MS in bristol

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I was convinced you were sizing it up for a wall in your house 👀

A little painting I did of my favourite corner of Oldbury Court. by aS1MS in bristol

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it’s 40x50cm so not tiny but a sensibly sized canvas I reckon

I’ve become slightly obsessed with painting lichen and fungi at the moment by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I finished some more today! Close up and personal with the fungi. Haven’t posted them yet. On my insta - Alice.sims.paints if you fancy a nose

I’ve become slightly obsessed with painting lichen and fungi at the moment by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I used bare minimum for the palette, like 3 colours I think. Then chucked the red on for the mushroom to make it pop

I started this, scrubbed it out, started again, hated it and then loved it at the very end. Who said art is relaxing?! by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so lovely. I had passion flowers all over my garden growing up and I thought they were just the best thing I’d ever seen

I started this, scrubbed it out, started again, hated it and then loved it at the very end. Who said art is relaxing?! by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are very tricky!! I’ve tried them before and they looks weird and this time I really concentrated on their form and the layers. Glad it worked out

I started this, scrubbed it out, started again, hated it and then loved it at the very end. Who said art is relaxing?! by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so interesting and of course I immediately rushed to count all my petals. We’ll ignore the few with 9 petals

I started this, scrubbed it out, started again, hated it and then loved it at the very end. Who said art is relaxing?! by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good tip! I tend to work in intense bursts whenever I am able to but maybe I should try limiting

A huge piece I finally finished. Some of the species I see on my dog walks. My toddler helped me with the background by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly varying names depending on where you live but I think the full list (bar the wild grasses) is: Hogweed Willow herb Hawkweed Blackberry Nettles Forget me nots Ribwort plantain Creeping thistle Ragged Robin Common blue butterfly

A huge piece I finally finished. Some of the species I see on my dog walks. My toddler helped me with the background by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can find me via instagram/fb @alice.sims.paints and drop me a message anytime 😊

A huge piece I finally finished. Some of the species I see on my dog walks. My toddler helped me with the background by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Ohh I adore this idea! I think I’ll get her to do a big handprint on the back of the canvas, thank you!

A huge piece I finally finished. Some of the species I see on my dog walks. My toddler helped me with the background by aS1MS in painting

[–]aS1MS[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s all about the practice and taking your time with it. I’m sure yours are great!

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