Abundant

16″ x 20″ Mixed media on canvas

I’ve been working on this mixed media for several days, adding layer after layer, medium upon medium, until finally, I see/feel balance and unity.

This was one of the first occasions where I used my new gouache paints. I’m still learning how and when to use them, I love how quickly they dry. I also used Brusho crystals, acrylic, mixed media gel pens, and oil pastels.

“Abundant” feels full and alive to me. Abstract, yet floral, in a non-figurative way. A safe place to hide and let your imagination take over, you have permission to escape!

I have a bunch of 16″ x 20″ white matting frames, and I kind of like the way they look just placed on top of the painted canvas, especially when there is white in the painting. I haven’t adhered it to the canvas, I don’t know if that would be wise?

Wishing you all an Abundant amount of creativity, good health, love, and gratitude!🙏❤

38 responses to “Abundant”

  1. Mister Bump UK Avatar

    love it. I’m definitely seeing something floral, but not sure quite what.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks a bunch, Pete! I hope you have a great week!

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  2. Songshine Sounds Avatar

    It’s so vibrant. Lovely, Tiff.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, sweetheart!😉

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  3. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    It has a beautiful abundance of flutters and flowers.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Much obliged Tim, thank you!🙏

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  4. Phil Avatar

    An abundantly wonderful floral work of art, Tiffany 🎨 👍

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks, Phil, it really is rather floral, and I like it too! 😁🌼💐🌺

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  5. Giadreams (themoviemylife.com) Avatar

    Another lovely piece. 👍 I see a strange clown face with funny teeth towards the bottom. But before then. I got some strong Christmas vibes.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Haha! I’m so glad someone else saw that too, I was wondering if I was losing it!! 😳🤡 Just kidding! Thank you, Gia!🤣😉😅

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  6. mattsnyder1970 Avatar

    This looks less abstract and more like a field of flowers 👍😁

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Yeah, after all this time, all I see is a field of flowers too, not that it’s a bad thing! 🤣🌺😉🌼💐

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  7. Graham Stephen Avatar

    Radiating an oddly nostalgic beauty and warmth. Deffo floral BTW.

    ✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Yes, it does have a nostalgic vibe to it, thank you, Grahm!💚🙏

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  8. margarethallfineart Avatar

    Another lovely piece. And I like the way you use all kinds of media to get these effects. It makes me want to spend some time practising.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Yes! You inspire me all the time, Margaret, I am happy to reciprocate! 😁 Thank you so much, it is all about playing and experimenting!

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  9. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

    Tears for Fears sowing the seeds of love and a spring feel in autumn 🍂 wow

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Another perfect connection, thanks, Max!

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      1. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

        Right on, right on peace

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  10. jonicaggiano Avatar

    I love all the pastels and I see flowers everywhere. You should check out Rattle Tiffany. Every month starting in December they will have a piece of artwork they feature. Then poets write what they see or are inspired to write from the painting. The painter picks a winner and the editor. It would be a great way to get your work seen. They pay to I am pretty sure. Love you Sweetie 🤗❤️

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks for reminding me about Rattle, Joni! I tried to look it up before, I haven’t found the right links yet, but I will keep exploring! 🙏🥰

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      1. jonicaggiano Avatar

        Hi Tiffany, here is the link: rattle.com/ekphrastic/.
        You have to open a submittable account. It it is fun and free. Gabriela is the one who told me about Submittable, and I am so glad she did. I was published in four books because of her recommendation. It gives info and tells you about any kind of contest for writing, photography, art work that can be submitted. This contest pays $100 to the winner. It is a once a month contest for both the artist and the poets. So it would need to be entered in December. Check it out. Good luck with this contest and submittable. Love you sweetie. 🤗❤️🌹🥰
        You may want to take a look at the challenge for August 2021. There is a artwork piece that was submitted for that month. It may give you an idea of the kind of stuff they are looking for but they actually want you to send stuff you’re not seeing and think they should include. They are very nice to deal with as well. Your artwork would have a great chance. No one can publish a picture of your artwork without your permission. ❤️🤗🌹🥰💕

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

          Oh, this is wonderful, thank you so much, Joni!!! I will keep checking back in early December when they start accepting artwork, this could be a wonderful opportunity!!😊🙏🥰💕

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          1. jonicaggiano Avatar

            I would start looking at the end of this month. One of your paintings would be great!!! I wrote a piece this week on Astro Jack and it didn’t make it, which they have very talented writers. I wrote a piece called Astro Jack with a lot of rapper talk. It is from the perspective of a young girl who is just looking to have fun. People are being judgmental. This was written about a girl who was looking to have fun. No one went there expecting to die. Things happen that are out of people’s control. Do you think this is too controversial to write a poem about? Let me know remember it would be up for a while and I like their paintings. Love you sweetie. ❤️🤗🌹💕

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  11. Bird Avatar

    A magic dreamland, with fields of flowers.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, my friend! 🙏💐

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  12. Priti Avatar

    So excellent drawing and the colours combination is awesome. Thank you for sharing 🌹☺

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      It is so kind of you to comment, I appreciate you, Priti, thank you so much!🙏

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      1. Priti Avatar

        My pleasure 🌹☺stay happy and blessed.🌹☺💓

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  13. davidjrogersftw Avatar

    Lovely. “Abundant”. What a great title

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, David!

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  14. Ahnhared "Hari" Horne Avatar

    I love the flower theme. It’s beautiful 💜💙💜💙

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, dear, it’s a happy painting! 🙏

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  15. Ahnhared "Hari" Horne Avatar

    I believe it 😀
    Reminds me of my two daughters, Iris & Ivy

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Those are beautiful names, I love it!💕💐

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  16. Robin King Avatar

    Oooo…each stroke is like a celebration of the beauty in life. Lovely, lovely! ♥️

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