My husband brought home flowers yesterday, so I thought I’d sketch the bouquet and vase this morning in my sketchbook. I ended up putting a watercolor wash on top, forgetting the paper in this book doesn’t take washes well. I added some colored gouache to get the pale yellow highlights of the major flower. The color could be better, but I learned from trying to sketch the vintage vase at this angle. Day four done and dusted…yay! but the reorganization and upheaval continues in my studio corner of the living room… sigh. Happy first Monday of the year.
Beautiful! And lucky you to have a hubby bringing you flowers!☺
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Oh thank you Rita. I am a fortunate woman for sure!
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Great flower study, Rachel. When you complete your 30 you’ll have lots of reference to make other paintings.
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Thank you Sharon. It is all steps to the next step isn’t it? Thanks for commenting!
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Lovely painting. N.
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Thank you!
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I think this is totally beautiful, Rachel. I’d have never guessed it was done in your journal instead of the “good stuff”. Really fine stuff here, just the right mix of loose and tight enough that we could name the flowers. Really love it!
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It is so nice to get reassuring comments so thank you!
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Ok, but totally true though. Seriously. 💛🎨👍🏼
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Thanks!!
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Very pretty – I like the bits of blue showing through the flowers. Have a great week! Your husband is so sweet…
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Thanks Cynthia! You too in your first full year in your new home!
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Nice. I like the fresh feel of this one. I’m going to try to follow your lead and do some sketching every day on this trip. Thanks for the inspiration. Karen
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Good for you Karen! I hope you find the time. It will make the trip more memorable for sure. Have fun!
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Nice guy!! Hehe…and such a lovely painting of these, Rachel!! 😃
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Thx my friend!
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So lovely Rachel – well done!
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