- the hard endges to this really works well with the soft edges - Artist Naturalist
Poppies - A workshop with Jeanne Carbonetti
Half Sheet
Arches 140# CP
In real life, there is a bit more purple in this piece, but photographing the painting late last night under artificial lights just wouldn't give me the proper colors no matter how many adjustments I tried to make. It comes close, but the real painting is far more red/purple.
This delightful workshop with Jeanne Carbonetti (The Tao of Watercolor) was great fun. It was a playful time - and yet, just like Jeanne herself, the entire three hours was filled with serenity and calm. The workshops, tradeshow, crowds and excitement tend to be a bit on the exuberant and tense side, so this workshop was a wonderful change of pace. And even though the workshop was calming, it was ever so playful ....
I am thrilled beyond measure for being able to post anything I've painted during a workshop. Typically, and I cannot say this enough, I spill my paint, paint backwards, add the wrong colors, do EVERYTHING BACKWARDS (and a lot of that happened yesterday! LOL) - but these three workshops seemed to be a real gift - not just in information - but in my being able to focus and learn, and more than anything - have FUN!
Jeanne's methods, playful, bright, centered, a bit dreamy, calming - all appealed to me in her semi-abstract, representational approach to a subject. We used a photo of a vase of poppies for a 'jumping off point, LOTS of paint and our imaginations -- letting the painting 'speak' to us as to what it needed and the direction we should take. I rarely paint this large or this bright - but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience - very freeing, indeed.
The sun has finally come out and the weather warmed up a bit. After our morning workshop yesterday, we were a bit too tired to do much sight-seeing, so Judy and I came home to rest, reorganize our materials, prepare for an early flight on Monday (for Judy) and work (for me). C fixed us a scrumptious dinner, and we were able to paint a bit before collapsing.
We've a full day again today - we'll be throwing and pouring paint and generally having a great time.
I've tried to focus my workshops on the direction I hope to go with my work. It will take a while to reinforce these ideas and finally make some of them my own. I can't wait to get started!
Have a great Sunday!
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**heidi** (31 months ago | reply)
WoWW!!The colors are strikingly beautiful, the composition outstanding and the textures amazing!
arcobaleno2009 (31 months ago | reply)
Oh Lyn.....very, very beautiful, fantastico!!!!
rickm FL (31 months ago | reply)
Magnificent work!! Excellent composition and has an explosion of cheerfulness in the colors. Thank you for sharing.
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very eye catching.
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gokmen t (31 months ago | reply)
superbe colors....
marrazkik_leihotik (31 months ago | reply)
very very good one
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ninariver (31 months ago | reply)
I love love love this Lin!
So beautiful, great work!
bevmorgan (31 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous!!!! Love the rich colour, the freedom of expression and the wonderful "feel" to this fantastic use of watercolour paint. I am so thrilled for you, Lin. You sound like you are having a glorious time, and boy, do you deserve it!
Rick Tulka (31 months ago | reply)
What colors!
loveitaly (31 months ago | reply)
Way to go, Lin!
Mahisha (31 months ago | reply)
That's stunning - congratulations on such a lovely painting
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CaptElaine (31 months ago | reply)
It JUMPS off the computer screen even in the thumbnail... it draws the eye.. and say 'look at me!' I bet it is STUNNING in real life.... and it looks loose and fun... a stretch for you since your work leans toward realism.
Benjamin Bjorn´s Soul Portraying (31 months ago | reply)
nice work
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Miaowski (31 months ago | reply)
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! Wow! Love the explosion of colours
Kooklamou - MA., USA (31 months ago | reply)
WOWZZZZZZA! Grandglorious!!!! HaHa!! Stunning is an understatement! I can't get over the colors...like someone said earlier..
they explode!!! If this is the direction you are heading to...we all better hang on for the ride!!! I love love love this Lin!!! I'm so glad you are having so much fun and learning at the same time!! Carry on!!!!!
supmanee gallery (31 months ago | reply)
cool! ..i like these colours
gulbin (31 months ago | reply)
wonderful light and design.!lovely.
Rawnie Lane (31 months ago | reply)
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brendan ó (31 months ago | reply)
very cool
brendan ó (31 months ago | reply)
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SandysArt (31 months ago | reply)
This is beautiful...and so freely done...I love the brightness..and ethereal look. the vase is fantastic my friend.
cheryl.watercolors (31 months ago | reply)
Vibrant and gorgeous!
missduffy59 (31 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
mdpohl2 (31 months ago | reply)
This is gorgeous. Definitely a winner!
chris.spins (MOSTLY OFF) (31 months ago | reply)
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beautiful palette
bettyfromtexas (31 months ago | reply)
This is a beauty, Lin!! Wondrous!
BoskeZ (trying to be there ;o) (31 months ago | reply)
love, love it^^ so nice ;o)
BILBOV.(Lorus Maver) (31 months ago | reply)
Wow ! this is screaming ! those colours,textures, luminosity & light my Friend. Simply Outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Masters of Watercolour, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Karen Rea (31 months ago | reply)
Just LOVE the colours Lin.. and the beautiful glow xxxx Its wonderful ♥♥♥♥
StilinStyle (31 months ago | reply)
Boy oh boy does that painting POP! You must be having a ball!!
Mistress of Longears (31 months ago | reply)
Stunning color work!
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cacollieotr (31 months ago | reply)
Incredible! Bright! Beautiful!! Loose! Washerly!!! All the wonderful adjectives!
champbass2 (31 months ago | reply)
Glorious colors in this!!
peterSit Watercolours (31 months ago | reply)
Love the freedom in this one. It sings.
☆.¸.•*´¨´¨*•☆ Heather.☆.¸.•*´¨ (31 months ago | reply)
Oh Lin...They look lovely... the colors are perfect ( My favourite )
Beautiful in every way xoxoxoox
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Kimberly Shaw Graphics (31 months ago | reply)
Very pretty!
ANiceCupofTea (31 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous!
ciuccio51 (31 months ago | reply)
Fabulous work Lin !
Sandra O' Callaghan (31 months ago | reply)
Stunning visual image Lin - easily one of your best!!
NBbabypho (31 months ago | reply)
oh wow!!!!!
bethnerybelem (31 months ago | reply)
Colours and more colours !!! It's wonderful !!! Fantastic work , Linfrye!!!
milagrosuegp (31 months ago | reply)
I had to put my sun glasses on for this one. What transformation Lin. You definitely get a plus on the playful side here.
Jathedar (31 months ago | reply)
phenominal! you're improving by leaps and bounds, way to go!