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Another 52 WEEKS Complete!

12/29/2015

 
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Another year has passed and another 52 WEEKS project is complete.  I spent a couple of hours last night hanging them in my studio and it's so good to see them all together as this year I basically placed each one back into my storage closet as I completed it.  I'm often asked which is my favorite as I create them and it really is very difficult to choose.  Sometimes it's the first, just because it was first and other times it is the colour palette, patterns, healing properties or memories that are attached to the flowers that sway me. 

I  have certainly felt a growth creatively since I began pursuing these annual creative projects 3 years ago.  I feel like I not only can speak about my work and methods more clearly but that I am more confident in my colour and mark-making choices.  Perhaps that is a by-product of aging (the summer of 2016 will mark a half century for me) but I really do believe it's because of this work.  I highly recommend it...and if not on canvas, a sketchbook or photographs or the written word...or however you create. 

If you would like to see the project in its entirety visit my portfolio page here...click on each image for more photos and a little background story on each.  By the way, kind words, likes on facebook and instagram, emails and comments on this blog really go a long way in helping to encourage me in these endeavors, especially about mid-way each year when it tends to drag as I have to stay focused on my work as my family vacations.  I thank you all for that!
Gabriele link
12/29/2015 05:40:42 pm

I just stopped in to see your portfolio and I am so impressed. I love how you have them linked to each close-up page. Thank-you so much for sharing. I wonder what you will use for a subject next?

Veronica Funk link
12/31/2015 01:37:52 pm

Thanks Gabriele...I've been waffling over three ideas but am getting closer to selecting one for the new year...we'll see how that works out... :)

coco.nut link
12/30/2015 05:24:09 am

Veronica - I absolutely adore your ability to complete such big projects!

Veronica Funk link
12/31/2015 01:38:37 pm

Thanks! It's not always easy but so worth the effort.

Janet Ghio
12/30/2015 05:35:26 am

What will you paint this year?

Janet Ghio
12/30/2015 05:36:31 am

that's 2016--not this year--sorry

Veronica Funk link
12/31/2015 01:39:38 pm

Just narrowing it down...three ideas floating around right now but am getting closer to a decision (thank goodness!).

Lori link
12/30/2015 12:51:23 pm

Veronica, Beautiful! The wall they are all hanging on must just glow with colour and flowers. To see it all in person must take your breath away. Im going to try.... 52 weeks of my own flowers from my yard and gardens. Thank you for the inspiration.

Veronica Funk link
12/31/2015 01:41:12 pm

I'm so glad you're doing it, too, and what a wonderful idea to focus on your garden.

Seth link
12/30/2015 07:15:40 pm

These look incredible hung as a group. What an accomplishment -- not to mention a gorgeous group of paintings.

Veronica Funk link
12/31/2015 01:43:30 pm

Thanks so much Seth...I'm sure you've experienced the challenge of completing a large task but breaking it down into smaller projects certainly helps. Together the work reminds me of a quilt of sorts.

Mary
12/31/2015 07:59:08 am

Hi Veronica, just want to say: I love wildflowers, and I love your work, so this entire year has been so much fun; enjoying the juicy colors you use, all the patterns of your backgrounds, and the wonderful little histories of each. Looking forward to your offerings in 2016. Happy, Healthy, Creative New Year to you and your Dear Ones.

Veronica Funk link
12/31/2015 01:44:35 pm

And a Happy and Creative New Year to you, too, Mary!


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