"La Vida" - Life - Newest Painting

Here's the city apartment multi-view I was working on. Although it's quite large at 16 x 20, it was particularly intricate to do, with so many tiny people and actions. It was fun coming up with each window idea, but I won't be trying this kind of thing again. It was the equivalent of doing 11 miniature paintings (including the pigeons) and one large (detailed, with those shutters) background.

I'm not sure how I feel about it. It works as a decorative piece, would suit a modern interior, but doesn't pop the way I prefer. I really do prefer the serenity involved in painting landscapes, but they are less popular than my quirky folk paintings. Interesting to see if this one sells. It's listed on my EBay, of course.

What do you think? Your feedback would be appreciated.

Postscript: Already has a bid, which is almost an instant sale. I like  this kind of response. And yet I was so uncertain...

Jessica Simanowski's wonderful, whimsical art at Etsy

Look at these amazing paintings by Jessica Simanowski at Etsy. Is this whimsy, or what? Not only does she mesmerize us with her incredible subjects, but she then bowls us over with her exquisite colors and technique. As an artist, I recognize how much time goes into each of these pieces - such detail! To fully appreciate her, you must read the little stories that accompany each artwork. She's a true story teller, as well as being an exciting artist.








There are many, many examples of her work at Jessica Simanowski at Etsy. She's also (of course, she is!) a fabric designer, and has another Etsy shop where she sells fabric creations. But, on this Whimsy Friday, I can't think of a more joyful way to end the week than with these amusing, highly-entertaining paintings.

Have an amusing, highly-entertaining weekend! Watch out for pink and blue elephants.