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Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Hydrangeas

The garden is looking very forlorn at the moment, and the high winds have blown all the tall Cosmos over, although they are still full of flowers. The Hydrangeas are beginning to fade and they are taking on that very muted colour which is typical of this time of year.
I collected a couple of heads, and some Prunus (Ithink) leaves which have turned the most amazing colour and some Sambuca leaves for contrast, and have had a go at painting a study of them all.  I have found it really difficult to capture that slightly faded and soft colouring in the Hydrangeas, but it has given me another opportunity to play around with the Quinachridone Purple and the Moonglow, but maybe it is time to look for a change in the predominant palette, and have a go with my new tube of Translucent Orange instead.

Not sure if I will frame this painting, but nothing goes to waste, and it will probably get a single mount and be put in the browser as a bargain!


 

                                            'Hydrangeas' Watercolour on Fabriano Extra White
                                                                     300g 12ins x 18ins


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18 comments:

  1. Unknown30 October 2012 at 18:25

    Очень красиво!Только светлая душа может создавать такие замечательные работы! Каждая Ваша картина восхитительна.
    Very beautiful! Only Ņâåōëāĸ soul can u made ​​the Remarkable Such work! Kazhdaya Your picture voshytytelna.

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  2. Yvonne Harry30 October 2012 at 18:47

    Thank you for your lovely comment

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  3. Peter Ward30 October 2012 at 18:54

    Very nice indeed! A lovely piece of work.

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  4. Yvonne Harry30 October 2012 at 19:14

    Thank you Peter. I am a little anxious about how much better the painting looks on screen with the light behind it. It seems much duller in the studio. I would hate to give any reader the wrong impression, but not sure what one can do about it!

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  5. Lorraine Brown30 October 2012 at 19:32

    A nice piece Yvonne, the colours look fresh enough on my screen

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    1. Yvonne Harry31 October 2012 at 14:12

      Thanks Lorraine. My worry is that the screens make it look fresher than the reality, but thanks for making a comment and looking at the blog.

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  6. Aquarell30 October 2012 at 20:34

    Herrliche Arbeit. Ich bin begeistert;-)

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    1. Yvonne Harry31 October 2012 at 14:16

      Thanks Janina, I am glad you like the work.

      Danke Janina, ich bin froh, dass Ihnen die Arbeit.

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  7. Ray Maclachlan Art30 October 2012 at 23:08

    Lovely composition and colours, Yvonne. Always enjoy looking at your work. Peter put me on to your paintings.

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    1. Yvonne Harry31 October 2012 at 14:17

      Thanks Ray, its good of Peter, he is always so very supportive.

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  8. Unknown31 October 2012 at 12:08

    Great range of colour and feeling of texture on the different elements. Lots of interest to engage the viewer and definitely worth framing. Lovely to see that you are making an impact abroad.

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    1. Yvonne Harry31 October 2012 at 14:20

      Thanks Mick, glad you like it. Problem with foreign viewers, is trying to work out the comments and than sending them a reply. But I really enjoy it... its great fun.
      Still not sure if this piece will get a frame. I may put it behind glass to test it, as that always makes a difference. It also depends on whether I produce enough other work for the exhibition.

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  9. Laura Leeder1 November 2012 at 00:10

    Hydrangeas are some of my favorite flowers. This piece is both playful and colorful with interesting texture and movement.

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  10. Yvonne Harry1 November 2012 at 13:45

    Thank you Laura for taking the time to comment. I am glad you have enjoyed looking at this post.

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  11. djr-aquarelle8 November 2012 at 08:03

    wow, I instantly fell in love with this, Yvonne, I would certainly frame it and hang it on my wall. There is such a wonderful spontaneity and splashiness in it, great painterly done!

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  12. Yvonne Harry8 November 2012 at 15:32

    Thank you for the lovely comments. Its great that there is such a variety of tastes around. I never thought this painting would bring so many nice comments!

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  13. Unknown29 August 2017 at 08:56

    nice watercolor painting, great job!

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    1. Yvonne Harry29 August 2017 at 19:55

      Thanks for the lovely comment. So pleased you like the finished image

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