The sun came out
The first real sign of spring and I want to break free and escape the indoors. Uh oh methinks my goal of completing this painting before I leave for San DIego in less than two weeks just got seriously challenged! Seriously, if the sun is out then I am out!
Tender shades of blue
I have to admit that I am loving working on this painting. I love working with these tender shades of blue. Please understand from my perspective blues can be tricky. If you are not careful it can give the appearance of plastic or be garish. Really have to keep the touch light with the paint and apply with in layers.
The image above really does not show you the scale of this painting. It is a full sheet watercolour – 22″x30″ unframed! The acrylic version peeking out from underneath is 30″x30″. I am so excited to see them completed and beside each other – for no other reason than just because.
Up close and personal
I love sharing little corners of paintings that excite me – pretty much any new space I am working on. I really think that working with so many shade of blue is invigorating. I know why…it is because we have not seen any blue in the sky for so long….long, damp, dark spring!
OMG just stunning work Helen!!!! Very inspiring!!!
Thank you so much Carole – really appreciate your commenting
So pretty, loving the beautiful blues. And happy the sun has come out on the East coast!
Thanks Jenn I am loving the many shades of blue with this one. Watercolour is a natural for this flower. We are pretty happy to think we may have spring this year