I drew some water lilies this week. The hardest part for me was the dark water background. I first tried Indigo blue, but it wasn't dark enough, so I ended up putting a layer of black on top of it, and then it seemed vivid enough. Oops, I just noticed a spot in the middle that was left indigo, can you see it? I'm always doing things like that.
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36 comments:
very nice....boy I'm ready for summer...can't wait to see water lilies!
Water lilies are just so cool. The way they float. I always wonder what they look like under the water! :-)
Very pretty Christine. I do things like that all the time! I also seem to have a hard time getting my colors the way that I picture them in my mind. Then of course they look even different when you scan/photograph them. lol
Great job on your water lilies! I do the same thing... add a color, add another... it's all a big experiment for me. :)
Water lilies are just beautiful and you've done a great job. It would be nice to have some in my backyard. Great piece. Have a wonderful weekend.
Love the colour combination...water lilies images are really peaceful.
Have a nice weekend
Beautiful! I see the indigo spot, but honestly wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't mentioned it.
I LOVE water lilies, and the colors are yours are beautiful!
Happy PPF!
Stephanie
Beautiful water lilies, reminds me of visiting gardens with ponds.
Happy PPF! ~Theresa
These look very nice indeed! I love the colors you have used. they pop! I have been studying and reading up on Monet...for Madeline's journey, and these remind me of his work......hee! have a great weekend -
Monet would be very impressed! I love your water lilies!! Makes me want to spend an afternoon overlooking them from a Japanese footbridge! Seriously beautiful and soothing. Thanks for sharing and have fun at the party!
Oh, thank you! I saw your picture and it instantly made me think of visiting the botanical gardens and starting my own even for the season. Your picture is well done and pretty and it made me daydream of lovely things :)
Happy Paint Party Friday!
Charlie
Hi, nice work, to test the water to put some of the color of the flowers next to blue "overseas."Saludos desde EspaƱa
I am just loving the burst of flowers that are coming out everywhere - including in everyone's art!
It's lovely! So often colours don't quite appear on canvas or paper the way you expect, do they?
Great to have you back at the party Christine!
Gorgeous work!! ..such healing inspiring imagery..lovely!!magical..
Happy Spring and happy PPf!
Victoria~!
lol I could see th spot. . . after you pointed it out! Lovely. :-) You should add a froggie. I'm on a frog kick today. :-)
Christine this is so lovely~
Very pretty. I love the pink lilies. Nice work =) Kathryn
Hi Christine! I want to STAY home - how do you do it?? Love the water lillies, reminds me of summer and tiny fish darting beneath them. LOVE your kitchen roses photo! ... so glad to meet you at PPF! xx
Wonderful water lilies... so calming. I'm always changing my mind about colors!
xo
Kristin
I love water lilies. They make me smile.
Water lily's are a very peaceful flower. They make me feel calm. You did a great job with these. They are so pretty.
very nice..would love to see some close up shots!
How beautiful! :)
Beautiful water lilies! I love water lillies!
I really like the water lilies. I have just started drawing and painting again. What do you use? Oils, Water colors, or what? You do beautiful work.
Lovely waterlilies ... you did a great job with them. ;)
I'm a big fan of water lilies and lotus! Liking that indigo! Serene piece.
Paint Party Fridays rocks! Thanks so much Eva and Kristin for hosting.
I appreciate your comments everyone. It gives me insight into my art really. I realize I'm attracted to calm, peaceful scenes. It's also a great boost to the self esteem.
Ger, I'm just lucky to be able to stay home, I guess. Although I know people who wouldn't want to do this.
Wanda, I use watercolour pencils on watercolour paper.
Your water lillies are looking fab. I would have never noticed anything wrong with the background if you hadn't made mention of it. Thanks for stopping by to visit me, and Happy Paint Party Friday. Enjoy your weekend. :-)
The colors are beautiful...I just love the water lilies, very nice work!
xo
Gorgeous work!! ..such healing inspiring imagery..lovely!!magical..
Happy Spring and happy PPf!
Beard Softener
Adore the water lilies , and I too always add more colours to get the right feel to an image. It's the imperfect that makes it original and interesting....nothing's perfect! This turned out very lovely!And no I didn't notice until you mentioned it.
Annabelle >^..^<
This is lovely!
great work i liked the texture
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