(7.5x11)
(7.5x11)From yesterday's class, the last until February. The bottom one's not quite done--I want to add something to break the relentless diagonal across the topn, but I don't know what to do yet.
The poinsettias were the dark red variety, but I was using an old palette and, as I prepared to paint, discovered a flaw in my color choices: the only two reds I had were cad red light and permanent rose. So, my poinsettias are the pink variety.
I have to say these were fun to paint. I drew the leaves but then didn't look at the plant again, and just painted using whatever colors or shapes I liked.
Our teacher, Marie Natale, painted a white poinsettia--my favorite--and it was so beautiful (I should have taken a picture!). I have to get a white plant and try it.
These are so vibrant, Laura - I don't think your limited palette limited you at all! I love the shapes and the little white spaces in between the petals (they're not really petals, but I can't think of the proper term for them:) So festive looking too, they could be your Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy accident that you didn't have the "right" colors! These are absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThe unexpected blue touch of yellow the paintings glow. That's a lot of painting for one class,you must have been in the painting trance:)
ReplyDeleteI feel more "in the mood" for festivities looking at these beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteThese are very pretty, Laura. I'm glad you had fun painting them!
ReplyDeleteWow!! What a choice & mix of colours!!! Simply amazing Laura. Visit my site too www.sanghi-artlife.blogspot.com and leave ur comments. Wish o add you in my blog.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I especially love the nice details on the yellow part of the flower. (is that the pistil?)
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Laura.
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