SPRING HARMONY & Tissue Paper

 

SPRING HARMONY

Watercolor - 11x14

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I began this painitng by wetting the 140 lb watercolor paper and laying down crumples tissue paper. I sprayed more water on the tissue and then loosely applied color for the bouquet of flowers.

When all was dry, I removed the tissue paper and revealed a very textured underpainting. I then used negative painting to define the flowers and leaves and added a vase for a fresh, contemporary look.

SPRING DAY & East Tennessee

SPRING DAY

Watercolor - 8x10

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When we lived in Colorado we had beautiful mountains to look at with a view of Pikes Peak out our back window, but very few trees.

Living in east Tennessee we have the Smoky Mountains, which are much smaller that the Rockies but we also have an abundance of beautiful green trees, and bushes and grasses that surround us and bring much joy!

 

SPRING BOUQUET

 

SPRING BOUQUET

Watercolor - 8x10

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The color orange is a symbol of energy and stands for enthusiasm, warmth and creativity.

SOLITARY BEAUTY

 

SOLITARY BEAUTY

Watercolor - 11x14

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'A single rose can be my garden,

a single friend my world'

GARDEN BOUQUET

 

GARDEN BOUQUET

Watercolor 11x14

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I really wish I had a green thumb and a beautiful garden out back, but unfortunately I don't!

It would be so nice to be able to go outside and pick fresh, beautiful flowers everyday for our home. But, since that is never going to happen I will settle for being able to paint a bright, colorful bouquet of flowers.

Does your home need some flowers?