Saturday, 27 April 2013

Grape Hyacinths

As I am about to begin 4 weeks of nearly full time work of invigilation at the local university, I thought I would quickly finish the grape hyacinths that I had originally intended to paint at Thursday group before I was seduced by the red tulips.

I decided to do a slightly smaller painting, to be finished within an hour or so in the evening, so I drew out the desired size on the paper, and then added the initial wash.


I left plenty of white in the middle so that some of the flowers would have a bit of brightness. but I wanted there to be hints of other flowers in the background.

I then painted in the initial wash for the flowers, trying to get the shape about right and some of the lighter tones.

                                        

I also began to add a few leaves to the painting. I then spent time darkening some parts of the flowers, added lots more colour to the bottom background and created lots of new leaves by scraping back with a palette knife. A good bit of green, gold and white spatter and that is where I left it. A small quick little study which I enjoyed doing in such a limited time


Muscari....Grape Hyacinths
Fabriano Artistico Extra White 300g Not
30cm x 20cm




As a bit of an aside and nothing to do with painting flowers, the subject at AVA this week was transport. Not really enjoying the prospect of painting or attempting to paint a realistic view of some form of transport, I opted for something a bit different, based very loosely on a photo in one of the local papers. I am not sure it really works, but I do like the muted colours ( except the blue and yellow in the botton RH corner!) if nothing else!


'Wheels'
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15 comments:

  1. Carol27 April 2013 at 13:14

    Lovely grape hyacinths!

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  2. Yvonne Harry27 April 2013 at 15:05

    Thanks Carol, pleased you think it is a success!.

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  3. Jane28 April 2013 at 01:09

    Two very different works , but both wonderful ! The Muscari's are beautiful and spontaneous and the wheel is so creative, great job !

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    1. Yvonne Harry28 April 2013 at 13:33

      Thanks, Jane. The Muscari worked well with the dark leaves, I think and the wheel was fun to do, but I find the creative side of these subjects quite hard to devise sometimes.

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  4. Sharon Whitley28 April 2013 at 07:41

    really like both paintings - the hyacinths are wonderful and thank you for showing us the process!

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    1. Yvonne Harry28 April 2013 at 13:34

      Thanks Sharon. You are very welcome to anything I can offer in the way of the process! It is fun to share.

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  5. Polly Birchall28 April 2013 at 17:38

    It's interesting to see your progress in this painting and I even like the original first wash. Love the transport one, it's so different.

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    1. Yvonne Harry28 April 2013 at 19:44

      Thanks Polly. I often like the initial washes as well! As for the 'Wheels' its always good to do something a bit different.

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  6. Unknown29 April 2013 at 19:11

    More well thought out work. I hovered between the two pictures of the hyacinths and it took me some time to settle with the one you finished with. Just demonstrates the quality of the final work being dependent on sound underpinnings. Your transport picture is a success, lots of interest and lovely choice of colours.

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    1. Yvonne Harry30 April 2013 at 19:42

      Thanks Mick. Yes, the initial processes do govern the way the painting progresses, and I think this one works. Thanks for the comment about the 'Wheels'. I love some of the colours but cannot get excited about the subject! Understand you have not been well, so hope you are feeling more your self these days.

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  7. Catharina Engberg1 May 2013 at 18:36

    Interresting painting!!

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    1. Catharina Engberg1 May 2013 at 18:38

      I mean the bottom cykle one! (Sorry)

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    2. Yvonne Harry1 May 2013 at 19:39

      Thank you for looking and enjoying. The cycle wheel is a bit of fun, isn't it.

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  8. Peter Ward2 May 2013 at 13:53

    Haven't really looked at them until now. Your usual high standard.

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  9. Yvonne Harry2 May 2013 at 20:31

    Thank you Peter for the lovely comments as always,

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