21 August 2011

Faded

Here's a study of a couple of roses, deadheaded from the rose plant in the front garden. I enjoyed the observational exercise; drawing and painting these small life studies is good fun.


Watercolour from life, on Daler Rowney Langton NOT paper, 12" by 9".

5 comments:

  1. Sharon, this is a lovely painting.. but the thing I really would like you to know ... (and I'm not kidding) I have this type of rose bush back of the house, About 5 this afternoon, took a piece of Daler Rowney paper ( yes , not kidding) and painted the same thing .. from life . and I hardly ever paint from life .. Something I should do more often...
    Just thought I would tell you this... and off to see more of your blog. Happy Painting
    BJ

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  2. Hey Barbra, what a coincidence! You know, I rarely paint from life either (though I'm hoping to do a lot more, as I enjoyed this study, and the bird studies, so much), and I hardly ever paint or draw flowers - these were just irresistible though, with their faded petals... Happy painting!

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  3. It felt like the twilight zone. LOL
    hugs, BJ

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  4. they look beautiful, Sharon. Drawing from life is a whole other ball game - and one you look like you are mastering really well!

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  5. Thanks Pat. I've enjoyed doing these studies, it really makes me slow down and take my time. More looking than drawing, which is a good thing I think :-)

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