Deb Ward, GWS, OWS, PWS, WSI - WATERCOLOR/WATER MEDIA - My passion is teaching adult “beginners”. Weekly classes in my home; workshops; classes for Cincinnati Recreation Commission. My work is nationally recognized and published - see “Featured” on my sidebar. I’m a Signature Member of Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana state Watercolor Societies, Cincinnati Art Club, past-President of Greater Cincinnati Watercolor Society. Contact info below under “Class Information”
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
HYDRANGEA - 4
Finally, more darks to the background.
Not great, certainly not frame-worthy! But probably a do-over in the future because I really like the idea; just didn’t get down on paper what’s in my head!
Deb, it just hurt to hear that this is not frame worthy because there is something so intriguing about this painting. I do hope that you are able to paint it in such a way that you will be proud to frame it because it is a jewel.
I think you're being to hard on yourself. It's beautiful, and sometimes the ones that we are the least happy with sell first. Definitely not a do-over:)
Gretchen - I actually do like the stems!! Vicki - I will probably try it again some time. Carrie - maybe a bit hard, but it just didn't turn out the way I planned!
Not frameworthy??? Humph. I'm normally not a florals kind of gal, but I would certainly frame this and hang it. It's an interesting technique, and you did a great job being consistent with the petal colors. It may not be what's in your mind's eye, but it's beautiful work nonetheless.
Gorgeous, that darker background makes the flowers stand out more now and I like the cropping you've done, not frame worthy? bah, it is!
ReplyDeleteI think that with a white mat, this will look beautiful!!!I really like the soft blend of colors on the petals...Well done...as always:-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful petals and the colors of the violets and greens are so yummy - gorgeous colors playing off each other.
ReplyDeleteTeresa, Christiane and Rhonda - As usual, you guys are way too kind (but it doesn't look as bad on the "small screen".
ReplyDeleteThe stems just seem to pop....makes it appear almost
ReplyDelete3-d. Beautiful.
Deb, it just hurt to hear that this is not frame worthy because there is something so intriguing about this painting. I do hope that you are able to paint it in such a way that you will be proud to frame it because it is a jewel.
ReplyDeleteI think you're being to hard on yourself. It's beautiful, and sometimes the ones that we are the least happy with sell first. Definitely not a do-over:)
ReplyDeleteGretchen - I actually do like the stems!!
ReplyDeleteVicki - I will probably try it again some time.
Carrie - maybe a bit hard, but it just didn't turn out the way I planned!
Not frameworthy??? Humph. I'm normally not a florals kind of gal, but I would certainly frame this and hang it. It's an interesting technique, and you did a great job being consistent with the petal colors. It may not be what's in your mind's eye, but it's beautiful work nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteLisa - it was rather zen-like to paint those petals (my favorite part of the whole process). Glad you like it.
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