completed, but I'm sure I can have it ready for this weekend. These poppies were growing in my friend's garden when she called me to say if I wanted photos, I'd better get over quickly because a storm was fast approaching, and these beauties soon would be gone. I sped over, took many photos, and yes, the storm wiped all these out the next day. I was so glad for her call!
I did a quick drawing on my Windsor/Newton paper and began putting color down, using Windsor Violet, Rose Madder Genuine, and some Permanent Rose. The leaves and stems have Sap Green, mixed with some Prussian Blue and some Aqua. In the center I used Lemon Yellow and some Naples Yellow gouache for the little stems. I will purposely leave the background white, as I often do on these botanical paintings. I think it sets off the flower and makes the colors pop.
I sold 4 smaller paintings at Allentown, and I am glad that at least I have been able to get 1 smaller sized painting completed before the show.
Oh.....to have more hours in the day!! :D
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