flowers – Page 6 – Ink, Yarn & Beer

Houses & Flowers

Changing from one part of the country to another brings new things, such as old houses and bright flowers!

Splotchness

Another floral study following a YouTube video. This one is by Lois Davidson, whose technique is much different than the “Bowl of Roses” video.

I rather liked this one. There were some little things in doing it that I hadn’t done before. I’ve sprinkled colors onto wet paint, but never dropped in sprinklings of water. That was fun. Also, the sheer joy in painting splotchy flowers is always a delight but I did have to think a lot more than it looks – working light to dark requires forethought and patience. To me, watercolor painting is like haiku – it takes a lot more work than it appears to need!

This is on Arches CP 140# – as always! – 9×12.

Bluebell Wood

Whenever I think of “bluebell wood” I always think of Eeyore!

Finally had to paint – been so busy with classes, I did this one as it has been on the back of my mind for ages.

Watercolor, Kilimanjaro CP 140#, 9×12.

Roses in Motion

Another abstraction of roses.

Sage in Bloom

I took this photo a few years ago with my pre-WW2 Voigtlander Brillant. It is a simple camera that gives lovely results, as only a vinage camera can. I wonder if it is from their uncoated lenses.

I haven’t been to the local botanical gardens since last year, where this picture wast taken, when I fell down a hill and came home looking like something out of a horror film. A bit trepidatious to return, I admit. However, after the rains of last months, I know I have to go. The hills are greening, and the air of spring is in the air.

Definitely time to get out. I think more Ektar is definitely indicated, too.