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| I just had to get these clematis buds out of my system, and I wanted to paint something simple, austere. At this stage, I used mixes of aureolin and cobalt blue for the cooler greens, and quin. gold and phthalo green for the warmer ones, and floated them in to get a smooth look. |
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| I continued with those greens, as well as some steaks of brown madder for the bud tips. The tiny bits of flower showing were done with a mix of cobalt blue and quin. pink. |
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| The stems were painted with quin. gold and phthalo green, with quin. burnt orange and green glazed over later for the darks. |
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| Created more depth with more applications of the same or darker colors. |
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| Et voila - c'est fini! Clematis Buds 28.5 x 40.5 cm. framable $265.00 US unframed I was inspired to paint this after watching James Fox's documentary on the art of Japan. Thank you so much for dropping by!!! |
So simple and so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Thank you for the tip on the J.Fox documentary
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and beautiful! Nothing better than a botanical break!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDear Katherine - just fabulous...the best of the best. Isn't it amazing the simple can become such a lovely work of art. Take care and have a great day. Hugs!
ReplyDeletesimple subject but beautifully done :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Mum loves these!!
ReplyDeleteLots of licks, your new friend Morrie :)
Oh, my, this is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Katheryn,
ReplyDeleteIt has been much too long since I have visited.. I have missed the beautiful work of your talented hands.. I really love this.
blessings,
Penny
Look who just visited you!!! us!!!
ReplyDeletesuch tender leaves!
love
tweedles