Birds of Paradise - Beautiful Colors with a TWIST! - Acrylic Pouring

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

This one didn't come out as i had planned. But that's OK! i had fun making it and learned a few things. If i try again, i will swipe from one focal point outwards. Love the colors, but the composition left me wanting more!

[@tarbinator88]

Background is empty. Try a cool color, or maybe a warm color.

[@EpiphanyCreations]

I still LOVE how this turned out. None of mine seem to ever come out as planned. I'm starting to learn to go with it, and not judge it too much until it's been a few days haha. Your color selection is always so great.

[@melmasi5098]

I understand what you mean. I love your controlled swipe technique, it sustained abstraction while teasing the mind to identify objects. You know? What's the word*... Minds will do that😊 You for sure didn't ruin it, Molly! I like the impasto, its startling without taking over🎉❤❤ I'd make it maybe 25% less dense, that's just me tho; I would definitely keep it.❤❤❤ *pareidolia

[@teresaglasgow4442]

Thanks for sharing. But never say sorry. Nothing to be sorry about😅

[@astralvoyager9765]

Beautiful, Although, would love to see some rich teal woven into it

[@nataliemacklin2417]

I love the flow of the swipes! I also love the idea of the leaves, but I think the impasto technique was too heavy with the soft flow of the ‘petals’. I always love watching you work though so don’t change a thing! ❤

[@tina-ec7ce]

I think I prefer it without the bottom addition…. But I agree that it’s Never ruined !! And Anything you do is Way past whatever I could do and you’re Always teaching us .. weather it’s a technique or just how to incision your plan!! You ROCK!!! ❤️❤️

[@sharonbowman1561]

Hmmm I think I prefer it when you stretch, I feel like that would have made the colours brighter and less muddy, and would have pushed the blunt starting points off to create a finer effect. Having said that, I love the colour combo, and am in awe of your creativity, I would love to get brave enough to try this for myself

[@cynthia2250]

I love that you take chances with your colour choices. The whispy lines remind of Canada indegious artwork. Definitely love this piece.

[@peach1946]

I love how fearless you are to try new things. You inspire me. Your work is beautiful, and the joy you radiate when you're painting is a rare and wonderful thing. Keep up the incredible work!

[@marymikehawkins6682]

Exactly!

[@zainabsyed5750]

Beautiful! I love how the colors pop on the white background and the cells! The swirls kinds remind me of seaweed in the ocean.

[@micheleconneely2643]

I love the idea. Personally I’d think using a lighter green for the leaves may have worked better than the dark ones.

[@leesahpink701]

I was thinking the same thing while watching this. The bottom part is the only thing that is off, like it's not quite finished. It's still beautiful, Molly. Keep on experimenting, it's fun to watch!

[@Countrygirlsheart57]

I like it....but would have stopped a bit sooner. The additional dark green at the bottom is overwhelming to me. I would have tried a medium green in small swipes up . I love that you experiment and that you're open to sharing that with us! Thanks!

[@judithmcmanus5459]

Sorry Molly, this was OK before you added the bottom part. What happens with that is that the eye focuses on the dark bottom and misses the delicate fronds reaching up. I suggest that when you try your controlled swipe again, that you swipe up in diagonals, more in a "v" shape from the bottom. Sort of like the way Rinske Douna does hers, instead you are swiping and getting lacing instead of brush strokes.

[@sherripatterson4151]

Honestly, Molly, I was rooting for this one. It ended up giving me sort of 1973 color vibes and after they got muddied a bit (a little too much brown and olive tones in places, from my perspective) I think if you had chosen a base color for each upward leaf to dominate that one leaf (with supporting colors in lesser amounts) that started heavy at the lower edge of the canvas, then did a gentle swipe that starts a little bit beyond the edge of the canvas, it would have given each leaf a rooted effect that then lifted upward with gentle lacing going into wispies to complete the movement. Make five fronds, each with its own dominant base or start them all with a deep green or purple or indigo and let them flow upward…? I’m seeing lovely watercolor effects in my head but they just need to be rooted and growing from the canvas’ lower edge, imo. I’m also seeing this technique done over an ocean colors base instead of white to mimic underwater plant life, maybe with some lovely coral effects as accents. Just my thoughts…thanks for creating so many lovely things. Love your work!

[@PatriciaMorales-um3hp]

I love the bright, cheery colors in this painting. I would love to see you, Olga and Rinske together

[@nancydunston1215]

It's great, Molly!!! It might not be as you had planned but it's still a winner!

[@judithadautenhahn8422]

It’s Lovely @MollyArtistry Love Colors ❤❤❤❤

[@TreesieParadisArt]

Love this idea and concept. I wonder if you had puddled more in the center and brought the fan tails (for lack of better word) out more from both ends, in order to achieve the end that you like, more on both ends?! (Lordy , that was a jumbled, run on sentence!😂) I hope that makes sense. Still really pretty and cool though! Much love my friend! 🤗💕

[@jeanettewhite2144]

I love it. I bet you were dying to tilt it 😂

[@jackieharrison925]

I loved the original painting more than with the impasto paint at the bottom, although the leaves at the bottom are really interesting. The original part to me reminded me of free spirits dancing and the bottom that you added definitely changed the feel for me. I love when you experiment and bring us along for that ride. I learn so much from you!!

[@MOLLYSARTISTRY]

Thanks so much 😊

[@michellejohnson8695]

I think it looks like clams at the bottom with colorful seaweed or coral flowing up. I love that u just experiment and enjoy what u do. Very encouraging to just go with it and have fun.

[@wrenotis]

I think this one really would have given a flowing vibe with better cells if you had stretched the cells just a controlled little bit

[@carolechapman731]

I much preferred this without the leaves. It was bright, wispy, airy. But the leaves are sooooo dark! Maybe brighter or more pastel colors in the leaves would have been better.

[@judithadautenhahn8422]

Add a little bit of highlights of GOLD on the bottom leaves my thought process @MollyArtistry

[@jessicalarson3758]

I always LOVE your videos Ms Molly Wolly! You didn't ruin it! I LOVE it! IT REMINDS ME OF THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN! CORAL REEF AND SEAWEED! Something like that!:) Im super proud of ya for not over pouring too! Just twice! lol. I'm heavy handed as well so I get it! OH HEYYYY! I wanted to tell ya that you should pick up a BACK SCRATCHER! Yesss! A friend of mine, (Ang from Dizzyfish Art) uses a back scratcher sometimes and it gives some awesome effects! Kinda like the head scratcher but smaller! lol. I am gonna use one I picked up soon. You could use yours along with the head scratcher! :) Them 2 together could make for some really cool details. I really Loved this piece! Always love watching you make a painting come to life and you never fail to make me smile & laugh girl! It makes my day and makes me feel like I'm chillin with a friend... painting together...I talk back 2 ya like your right here with me! lol!:) TBH, That bottom part prob would have bothered me too and I love the impasto! Texture makes me drool! haha! I know, I'm so weird! Ah well! LOL! Sending you lots of love, hugs, and good vibes!! You ARE THE BEST Molls!;) Seriously!!!! xox P.s. I wanna do a WHOLE painting with nothing but a million (maybe not a "million" lol but a BUNCH) of only smaller controlled swipes... with SO many different colors! Now THAT would be SUPER COOL! Well, now it's on my do to list with the gazillion others that fly into my head when I am painting or watching other ppl paint! Just like you said you come up with diff things too as you paint! YOU get it!;) lolol!

[@tina-ec7ce]

I Love watching your videos…and the ones like this are Especially interesting & inspiring! I Luv this piece… my Favorite is more of the top part where it’s more flowie ( if that’s a word..lol).. and gives a lighter vibe The bottom feels a lil too heavy. However, I Know I’d Never be able to create such a Fabulous piece off the top of my head the Very 1st try!! I agree too that Different colors would have given off a better vibe I’d Love to see one with colors that compliment each other better.. like silver, black & some vibrant color …. Or all one color but different shades. But, NO Matter What you do…it turns out AMAZING!!! You’re such a Joy to watch!!! I’m always excited to see a new one pop up…. I think I’m even going to go thru ur videos and visit some older ones I’ve not seen yet!! Sorry for the Novel 😵‍💫….but I get going and just have So much I want you to know that your viewers ( I Know I speak on the majority) LOVE you…your Art, you Fabulous personality and your demeanor…You’re Top Notch!!! 👍🏼❤️

[@fluffy01ify]

It's cool, looks like swimming or flying creatures! Maybe koi fish ? Nice!

[@PriyaTalpade]

Your swipes are absolutely beautiful....You are the best at swipes ....Just my view.... what if you invert it.... Make the top the bottom and using masking glue( I hope that's what it's called) darken the background only in that part.... Even the dark green colour is good...

[@koredragon2833]

Looks amazing. The fourth one really pops looking like it's on top overlaying across the third one. The magenta really wanted to get used as well lol

[@nickb8791]

Interesting design though! I get the vibe of dancing Birds (hummingbirds), seahorses, or something from under a microscope. Maybe try with black? Hmmmm. I like it though 🙂😇 ****I was commenting while ending was still going and just saw the leaf embellishment!****

[@DorotaBicz]

I am watching you Molly every night before falling asleep. It calms me and gives me a nice mood. Your experiments are fantastic! This last one ...hmm I think it would be easyer on the eye to make the leefs much lighter ...just one of existing pallet ... pistachio ? See you tommorow night 😊 67yo JP

[@jillpeterson6298]

This sounds nuts but I worry about all the plastic that is used ( such as cups) do you try to reduce the waste? That might be a good tutorial😮 for someone to do. Call it “Clean Up responsibility” Just an idea. I’ve watched tons of videos and no one has done so, so far…❤

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Oh wow, right before you showed the final canvas I snapped a screenshot so I could flip the canvas. I had been seeing actual birds as opposed to “Birds of Paradise”. I saw a “Symphony of Birds”. & even a bit of dancers… I love the colors & what you were going for… the impasto seems a little heavy/dark for me, but that may be the lighting. I love that didn’t stretch the swipes!! I have been hoping you would do one like this!!! Keep experimenting, I am learning so much from you!!! 12 days until my move!! Hopefully, new art room set soon after!! I am dying to paint!!!!!

[@SDDragonfly]

I LOVE all your work. EVERY video I have watched has been a hit with me...except this one. BUT, you were experimenting and artists do that to grow & explore! SO, I applaud your creative process & will enjoy watching you turn this new idea into something beautiful, as that is what you do. What I wasn't liking was the green leaves w/this particular piece. You were trying to fix that area, it wasn't quite right. The leaves are cool, but imo only, they became too solid/hard for the free-flowing wisps. I have no ideas to help but find most artists just need to keep creating & one day, boop!, there's your answer! My dream is to some day own just a teeny tiny piece of yours because you are That Amazing of an artist to me. Until that day comes true, please keep posting videos because we all enjoy them so, so much! 😊

[@kathylapointe5899]

When I watch you stretch the paint, I notice I help you by tilting my phone! Hahaha! My favorite technique! Learned from watching you! Looks like several windsocks blowing in the wind. I LOVE it!!!

[@annemariem4035]

I think the bottom is too dark drawing your eye to the bottom. J Mo has been using 'fire quartz' (think that's what its called) definite would have a softer effect. I liked what you had originally. They remind me of kelp/seaweed swaying in the water. Another option is to have them anchored to watery looking rocks. You're doing great ❤

[@charlireed9555]

I watched to the end Mrs Molly... No matter what, it's beautiful. Myself, I was hoping for the bottom end to be stretched out more and maybe swiped some green leaves/p-frons - Palm Fron look. You did AMAZING!

[@yvonneS222]

Hi Molly, I am just starting this video, and I already hit like because I like everything you do to be completely honest!!! But I just want to share with you that I watch the videos on my phone and when you were saying you can make it you can make it with the paint I find myself tilting my phone, which I think is hysterical… as if I’m doing it myself, lol!!! Back to your video.🙋‍♀️😊

[@ingridid4809]

MOLLY...i have seen a lot of your work...bud this is .... wowww... its georgeous...its restfull... and it wil fit in a lot of houses...❤ you and your art.... you cant imagine.....🥰

[@shannamccurley187]

Never ruined... I love the controlled swipe. Maybe do larger puddles and with a larger palette knife next time. I love the leaves just not for this painting. I look forward to seeing those in a different creation. BTW, you are never talking to yourself. I'm always talking back...🥰

[@geoknubbel]

Hi Molly, this is Gabi from Germany, I love your channel! Watching this result, ich couldn't stop seeing a crazydoubleman in the final picture - two eyes, one nose and all in all a funny and colorful aspect ;-) I can't put my photoshopped version of your art here, but I send it to you if you dare ;-) I appreciate your paintings and watching the process! 😍 Gabi

[@lillynichols9884]

I love it! Thank you for experimenting with/for us. 😂 I was impressed that you hadn’t over-poured (except twice) I was admiring that before you said it!

[@brendawashington206]

That's what it's all about. Trying new things. Nothing wrong with different😆 I was thinking you could have used a catalyst wedge dipped in dark green to finish off the bottom. I always enjoy your videos.. you rock!😁😘

[@Superbehr]

You say birds of paradise.. but I get squid mantle… it’s really super cool and organic. Just nifty! Colors are awesome.. and .. experimenting is always best to grow. You rock!

[@aunttata01]

I want to try a swipe metallic fire painting a huge one ideas? Red yellow orange blue not sure about swipe color or background the swipes in this one look like flames !

[@tina-ec7ce]

I already left a comment, but I wanted to ask you something… With your swipe ( cell activator) was it white paint And Australian Flotrole..or was it just Flotrole? Ty ❤️

[@sarahkardashian8995]

I Molly, I did enjoy this video. The controlled swiping seems quite challenging. I do very much like the negative space. A little too much orange for me. The technique with the dark green paint anchored the painting. 🎨🎨🎨

[@BoazBible]

I like watching you paint. I sat and binge watched at bunch of these videos--still haven't mastered it. They are fun paintings to do--I am traditionally into oils, but was commissioned to do some abstract and found this type of painting really fun. I like a lot of work, but as you asked for comments, this one just didn't do it for me. The individual effects were great though.

[@bethanngibb]

I have got to know the info on the palette knife you used through the colors first! I have been looking for a palette knife that size and every one I've ordered has been too short (color remains on both ends-unswiped). Would you mind sharing brand and size? 🙏🏼

[@cheriremily9360]

I think more smaller swipes at the bottom. flowing up to fill in the gaps and crossing each other. Those needed to look like they were flowing off the canvas without actual flowing. At the very bottom. Just like you did at the sides. (You have the right idea, but the dark green affect is too much. It cuts the painting into sections and just doesn't belong. It's too abrupt. Or a lighter green as someone below mentioned.) Maybe if the colors swirled or curled around each other at the bottom. Something to give it more flight or flicker like wings or flames.

[@path22399]

When you talked about adding leaves my mind pictured fewer, bigger leaves giving the painting a more tropical feel. I love the flowers but I'm not sure about the leaves...

[@ncnc2880]

Love u experimenting 😍😍. Such beautiful cells. I agree the bottom didn’t work so well. I wonder if u hadn’t swiped the bottom parts as the colours seemed to just emerge out of the white? Yes I prefer ur stretched ones too! But if u just do what u know u don’t grow and develop more which is what’s so fun about watching u. Such a great artist to keep on experimenting. Oh and when the last couple swipes started to overlap it looked more 3d love it and wanted u to keep going and add more over them!

[@lindahayman8291]

Hi Molly, This one is tricky because I, like you, liked the top swipes but thought the bottom was the problem area. Sadly, I'm not sure I like the leaves either! I think they're a bit heavy as the rest of the painting is somewhat ethereal. I love the colours but personally would have liked a bit more of the magenta colour. I so enjoy your experiments and I wonder if you had scraped the bottom bits and tried again there it may have worked better? Hope you don't mind my comments. 🥰

[@wayou004]

Maybe try it again like this, but just stretch the bottom of the canvas and dont tilt in all directions? And maybe orange and purple not next to eachother for it makes more brownisch colour from a distance. Beside that. Love it! Always love to see your videos❤. You are a very sympatic person.

[@DavidSmith-yx7kn]

Did you try hanging with the imposto (forgive the spelling) on top may give the effect of the leaves flowing down out of the imposto. I like both techniques. Beautiful colors. I use the three day rule on paintings I'm not happy with.

[@RiverWoods111]

Try this concept on a canvas that is 18 inches by 3 or 4 or more feet long. Start your swipes a little more into the colors, and then do a reverse swipe so the swipes go off both ends. Then work with the rule of odd numbers 3,5, 7, and 9 but less is better. Actually, add your color pours not in the middle, but not at either end either. I think it would be super cool done in pinks, fuchsia, purples, and maybe a blue color. The other way would be to put your color puddles down in a half circle, as in the first color of each line of puddles is next to the other but in a concave pattern, and the other color lines all fan out from each other. In this format, you would swipe out in more fanned directions and then you could even weave them back through or over each other as you swoop the swipes across the canvas. That way you might get a cool-looking flower-like design, but abstract. I have a bad cold, so none of this may not make any sense.

[@Amelia_Rose_333]

I don’t know why, but I just do not like the color Orange! I think yellow would play better with these colors (and not muddy it up so much with the purple.) But what do I know, really? You’re the pro!

[@reginaditt128]

Gotta be honest. I love the colors but I don't like the bottom. Maybe some balloon kisses to make it look like short flowers in front of tall flowers ?!? Like in a garden. Work in progress. Do what you do Molly. ♥️♥️♥️

[@qball7820]

Some quick questions... Didfferent canvas sizes require a different amount of paint, how much was in this one? How long does it take to completely dry? Is there a "top coat" of varnish or finish that is put on after drying?

[@PJMooreArt]

I liked it best when you had the first 3 swipes without swirling off the edge. I loved the big amount of white. Personally, I prefer asymmetrical designs. The colors on the white are glorious.

[@DaAvalon1]

I'd have made the leaves much much bigger hence fewer, like max 4 of them, and in a lighter green somehow recalling the one in the painted part though not as bright. But ofc that is me and art is very personal.

[@kathygardell3898]

I would never tell someone they "ruined it", that is just rude. I actually really like the controlled swipes you've done here! While you were doing it I kept thinking they reminded me of sea kelp swaying in the water, there is definitely good movement! The bottom was looking "off" to me, too. In my minds eye I wanted to see it more anchored at the bottom, more solid. I see what you were going for with the addition of the green leaves but I think it looks a bit too heavy for how light and airy the rest of the painting feels. Only my 2 cents though Molly. I love watching your work and I like that you are not inhibited to try something new!

[@teresarivas830]

I love the top part I not going to tell you I like the bottom because I didn’t. But have a lot of respect for because you not afraid to experiment that’s the only way we learn . But take wrong the painting is beautiful. I learn a lot we your videos and to watch something you not 100% sure . Give me hope and not give up. I really appreciate that because that’s make you a real person I love that. And hope you not get mad a me . Thank you to share your knowledge and your experiments.

[@cathymccue6492]

Do you think you could have used just flotrol /medium to wet the bottom,,,then swipe with cell activator and paint across? Have thought of trying something like this , but have not experimented,

[@cookiepfeffer8196]

I think Molly if you remember to anger your leaves. decide which is the bottom and make the paint heavy and wider there you would be more happy.. If you don't anger then the designs are visual floating. Sometime that is what you want. but when hang vertical pieces that have and upward flow they turn out a little more appealing. I loved the color paint and the flow of color through the leaves!!❣

[@leig2965]

I loooooove the top half. And the wispy tendrils, omg. The part I'm stuck on is that there are the 3 big swipes which are almost the exact same size and shape, and all going in the exact same direction. I just wanted to take my hand and swipe those bottoms in different directions, or else have them meet in a point. The top 2 that meet up to "kiss"...perfection.

[@amandabuskill5769]

Hmmm...I wonder how it would look if you did 2-3 large multi-color swipes, then wove smaller single or double color swipes in and around them...

[@cindyworthington6518]

I'm not sure about this one either. I love how you added the other part, but I feel it should be up the other way. Maybe 🤔🤔😊❤️ Molly, I love all your art. Even this one. 🎉❤

[@michellebryant5577]

Molly, the only thing I would change is on the bottom. I would have pulled some of the leafs up in spikes instead of leaving them so symmetrical! But it is beautiful!!

[@juliegilmore7899]

I'm no expert but my gut says it's too heavy on the bottom. I think i would have added some color down bottom and blown it out or did some finger touch up. Not sure. But A for effort, molly.

[@RobynPerryCreations]

The one you said looks like mermaid tails was really cool as you hung it vertically! But I do agree the bottom parts should be closer together, kind of like flower stalks. Gorgeous!!!

[@vanessaprice-adams5001]

Hi from the UK. Not too sure about this one BUT where can I find the video of you creating the image that is behind you? Absolutely mesmerised by it! You give me hours of entertainment and inspiration.

[@teresaglasgow4442]

Ps. I bought the aust. Flo. Really did not make that much difference to me. Could of been a sad batch. But so far USA is working great

[@karenkaderlik4119]

If you had no plans to tilt, then why not apply a less excessive amount of base coat. Not too wet when drying, no waste over the edges. I think you could just apply with a brush in a more controlled fashion with less waste. just a thought.🤔

[@35406]

I found the impasto too dense. When you said leaves I pictured longer strap leaves and a bit lighter colour, mingling between the swipes - perhaps green on green drags with the side and tip of the palate knife to create thick and thin, shadow and highlight. I'm curious how this might look with the impasto too.

[@AndiNewtonian]

I loved the original, before you added the leaves. I loved the movement and the colors. It looked like dancing, swirling colorful smoke. Which is not to say you ruined it with the leaves. It's your art. You decide what to do with it. ❤ I wonder if the reason I liked it so much but it left you wanting more is because you were thinking, "I'm painting birds-of-paradise flowers", while I was just watching what you were doing with the colors with no expectations. So I saw something there, but you didn't see what you were hoping for and kept wanting it to be that. (That's something I struggle with a lot myself.)

[@marybryan7191]

As I watched, I was thinking, " Don't stretch it!!". And you didn't! I think stretching sometimes wrecks something that was great just as it was.

[@ramonaklassen9280]

I understand you didn't want to tilt, but that may have helped the bottom part. To tilt some of that off. Although I love the leaves you added to the bottom you could add a little of the green that's in the painting to those leaves to bring them out more. This experiment was a great lesson to learn. We all make mistakes, but that's how we learn. At least for me it does. I love the over all concept, but kinda think other colors may have worked better. Hope this helps.

[@ruthmasciarelli7342]

I’d gold gild the high spots of the 3 dimensional leaves to break up the heavy dark mass at the bottom. It is an interesting piece. Good job.

[@marlenemeinhard8956]

I prefer this painting without the harsh dark leaves at bottom. The flowing airiness about it is beautiful. I still think the last color swipe needed to swipe more into corner and down the last little openness. That would have given the flowing balance. Still beautiful, and cell coloring is so cool.

[@julierigby2813]

Hi Molly maybe a split coloured background would work so ur leaves have a contrast.. Dark at bottom light at top? Also colours a gorge love the crossover at the top ❤❤❤

[@annetteroy7014]

#replay , I just watched it , it's amazing 👏 , love , I wish I knew what to use to make the cells , would love to start that , I'm a craft person .😊, awesome job wow 👌

[@YoJRich]

Maybe adding more small puddles on the bottom & using your blow dryer to create some blooms going upward? 😊

[@1979ANM]

Molly, I think this is a nice painting. I do agree with you that the bottom part of the painting is too heavy and it doesn't appear to be balanced. I don't think the leaves go with the painting. I love the way the colors blended. I think metallic colors would really pop.

[@trishkline6507]

Molly this one actually has a naked lady in the middle 😁 I think this painting is actually pretty darn cool, because it’s very different and unique

[@marybalconi3526]

Add detail with a paint brush. Outline with black maybe in some places or another color, gold. Just some thoughts

[@judithmcmanus5459]

It was so delicate and pretty befire you added those leaves at the bottom. The movement moved si gracefully from the bottom to the top, but the leaves are a terrible color and draw the eye away from the movement of the piece. Sorry, Molly, it is a huge disappointment.

[@brendalou58]

Learning is what’s important! I love it when you stretch better, and I feel like a lot of these colors got brownish. It’s interesting though!

[@Pupsrcute10]

It's cool. Maybe kinda lightly brush the dark leaves with a lighter color. That way, you can see the darker and lighter color.

[@CleverClarkCreations]

This is just a comment, I dislike the “inpasto”. The swipes are interesting. But the balance is likely found in swiping side then from the other side: all the weight was on the one end.

[@rebeccazody1278]

After you got to the end, I would have tilted it a little. I really like your experiments. The bottom orange bothers me a little but I don’t know why. some

[@terriritter2646]

Love the swipes Try a lighter color on the bottom. I think you are right, needed something. But tilting may have lost all the pretty swipes. I love that you try new things. Keep it up

[@charlenerich6363]

The middle part truly looks like a body. Top, ribs, thigh with a horse racing hat. Or it could be those sugar crystal things in a container.

[@lisawilson3360]

Okay Goldilocks too big to swipe too small to swipe LOL you are hilarious I love watching you you make me laugh

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

Molly, I definitely get birds of paradise colors, and I get underwater vegetation! Didn’t you hear me tell you this is really coming together! I think it is beautiful! Maybe you can try a light color background.

[@anndownsouth5070]

What is lighter than white???

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

@@anndownsouth5070sorry a light color as opposed to just white.

[@anndownsouth5070]

@deborahpagtalonia3775 okay. I see what you mean. Like soft yellow or beige or very light gray. That could work, I think. Then the negative space might not look so "intimidating." 🫠

[@DebbiePagtalonia]

@@anndownsouth5070 😊

[@glendanunez]

It's beautiful but like you said the bottom part feel need something but it's so beautiful 😍 I love the colors ♥️

[@jcorbett4216]

I love swipe the technique. I’m not sure of the green leaves down below. If you painted the leaves it may look motor natural.

[@heatherleighartistry]

I’m noodling in my head with something similar. I want to have a lot of negative space and/or space with just the base and the swipe color but I keep thinking that means I don’t stretch and my favorite part of a swipe is the stretch. Noodling on I go….

[@kimlong692]

Honestly I think you could have just anchored the bottom more to the edge instead of adding the green leaves. But I'm a pastel artist and thats what we do as it gives it more balance

[@paulalane5559]

How about dry brushing some lighter green over the tips/outer edge of the leaves. Something that would tie them into the painting. Just a thought😊

[@maureenematthews5532]

It not a failure. The only place I would have changed would be on the bottom right orange color and just added another paint color drops and then swipe.

[@KenziesAbstractArt]

I love this piece. It is so much fun! It reminds me of underwater plants with rocks on the bottom!