A lot of my fellow bloggers have been painting flowers lately - Spring is in the air. With the temperature in the 80's today, I felt inspired to follow suit. These are yellow Hibiscus which were actually much paler than this in the flesh. I made the mistake of using some opaque yellows I bought, trying to avoid too much of the fading that happens with wet-in-wet watercolors. Used the watercolors a little too strongly, but I liked the result anyway.
I want to thank Elizabeth Pearson who passed on the "Painting With Passion" award to me. I'm honored Liz that you think my work deserves this award.
27 comments:
Loose and lovely!!
I LOVE it! So lively and sunshiny-yellow!
Thanks Teri and Teresa.
very nice and I think of summer now
Jean, This is lovely. So warm! I didn't know that hybiscus came in yellow! I did some in white for my daughter and I think you even saw them...thanks for the burst of summer! We had a blizzard yesterday...I posted some pics...take a look...brrr
Thanks Saundra
Yes, hibiscus do come in yellow - a lot paler than I painted them though. I may attempt this one again although I don't usually have success with a redo.
Jean, this is absolutely beautiful and full of Spring promises.
Thanks Brent
Looking forward to your Spring watercolors.
Those yellows are fantastic - you are so right to be happy with the result!
Thanks Liz for the support.
A lovely painting! I like the way the yellow diffuses at the edges, and I think your handling of the vase and shadow are just perfect!
Thanks Laura.
I consider you the master of flower watercolors, so I'm pleased to hear your positive comments.
Lovely spring flowers! Gorgeous watercolor. Simple, but very impressive.
Jean--
Beautiful painting. Very fresh, loose and colorful. Flowers are loved by all.
Thanks Galina and Terry for your positive feedback.
Hi
This is a beautiful painting. Lovely spring flowers. You should be very happy with this painting.
Thanks simoart for your nice comments. I am happy with it although I will try again with a paler result.
stunning work!
i'm exploring, wide-eyed.
beautiful site!
Chuck
Just visited your blog Jean and love those watercolors. I especially enjoy the vibrant colors you have produced in your flowers. It really makes me think of warm sunshine!
Thanks so much Marjorie
The vibrant color was not intended but I was not unhappy with the result.
Thanks so much chuck.
Thanks Jean for the link - I'll be sure to do the same! I can't believe I didn't get over here sooner - your paintings and blog are fantastic!
Thanks Jane
I really appreciate your comments. Your work is very unique.
Stunning painting Jean!
Thanks Carol.
I love the feeling of spring in this painting! Yellow is so sunshiney and this has a warm feel to it - nicely done!
Thanks so much Cheryl. Yellow is a nice bright happy color.
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