He Ain’t Diggin It.

Posted on June 23, 2011 | 14 Comments

Remember this post?  Well, I should have listened to you guys.  Obviously.

I made my choice based on how I wanted the room to feel.  I decided I wanted the room to feel calm and peaceful, so I chose to create a Mark Rothko inspired painting.  This canvas is huuuuge so I thought a soft & simple piece of art would have impact, but not take over the space. I used some left over paints from our bedroom and mancave living room so the colors would reflect the other rooms in the house to make it feel cohesive.

Here are a few Rothkos.  See where I what I was shooting for???

Here’s mine.

Mr. FSL: What are you going to do to that canvas next?

Me: It’s done.

Mr. FSL: *Funny Expression On Face*

Me: You don’t like it?!

Mr. FSL: * shrugs* yeah

Not too convincing.

What do you guys think? Back to the drawing board with this one?  Keep it?

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14 responses to “He Ain’t Diggin It.”

  1. Erin @ His and Hers | June 24, 2011 at 5:36 PM | Reply

    Husbands! I have one of those skeptical guys at home too. He usually figures out that I was right, though. 🙂

  3. michelle@decorandthedog | June 23, 2011 at 9:12 PM | Reply

    I need a larger view of the room to pass full judgement but I like it!..and you know I’d be honest with ya!

    How do you feel about it? Husbands sometimes need to get used to things before they can fully appreciate their beauty. 😛

  4. ausaryn / T | June 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM | Reply

    I think if you did an unexpected colour to fill the middle gap and fade out it could look really cool.

  5. acleansurface | June 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM | Reply

    The design is okay, I think it needs a little more contrast. The colors remind me of drywall that has been spackled or primed.
    I actually looked at photos of some drywall just before I saw your painting!

  6. Az. Small Business Network | June 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM | Reply

    Oh girlfriend, I am not lol at you really… I like The Scene from me’s suggestion, you can try that, it just lacks life no vibrancy. I love the idea it is very cool, and simple just needs different colors or a touch of umph.

    Good luck with this one.

    Leila

  7. Nancy | June 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM | Reply

    The painting is nice. But not in that spot. It’s too bland monochromatic almost..hmm….

  8. Gloria | June 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM | Reply

    I like where you’re at! I would only suggest adding a little bit of depth, some lighter and slightly darker tones to pull out some dimension. Actually, the more I look at it, the more I really like it. If YOU don’t love it change it! If you’re proud of it then keep it!

    I have trouble getting the right response out of my husband for my decorating/paintings/whatever. It usually goes something like “Do you like IT!!!!” “Uhhh, yeah. its cool” Then I’m left wondering why he wasn’t jumping up and down with excitement.

  9. Vix @ LittleMissEverything | June 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM | Reply

    I think the colors are too pale – I would either brighten them up or add something to it like flowers or butterflies to give it some life. Good luck!

  10. krista | June 23, 2011 at 8:18 AM | Reply

    I would have thought it was paint colors you were trying to decide on for the wall. Sorry!

  11. TheSceneFromMe | June 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM | Reply

    Maybe add some bamboo stalks to it, or some tree limbs. That oughta jazz it right up!

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