I started working on this yesterday and felt I could include this in today's IC:https://www.imagekind.com/clematis_a...4-65d95c9690c4
Last week's WCW was watercolor wet on damp. Nothing stayed very wet or damp in the heat we had this week. Over 100F on Wednesday and I can't remember the last time we were that hot. I guess LaCrosse had over 100 in 1995 but I wasn't coming here then. I have discovered that it is indeed hotter on this side of Wisconsin that on the other side. That Mississippi River doesn't have a lake effect like Lake Michigan does. Ha!
My goal was to do a very whimsical, fantastical flower. I found a drawing I liked online, drew it myself and then started watercoloring. I am not the most patient person when it comes to wc so the whole wet into damp was definitely challenging and I'm not sure I even came close. My intention was for this to look somewhat like a clematis, since those are a favorite with me, but I admit it looks more like a poinsettia. That's why I didn't finish this; I couldn't decide what it was. BTW, I really like Marena's paints...nice and creamy, lovely colors.
Thanks for the challenges!
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023 GMT Views: 219
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11567
Sat, Aug 26, 2023 @ 8:03 AM
Either way, it’s a beautiful flower and you can use it for a summer or winter project! You have options with this beauty…let your imagination roll. Hugs!
------------------------------ Michele
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Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13093
Sat, Aug 26, 2023 @ 11:32 AM
This is gorgeous!! The shading under the petals gives so much depth and just lifts this lovely blossom right off the page!
------------------------------ Rita
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82288
Sat, Aug 26, 2023 @ 7:43 PM
Beautiful blues and other colors, Jean. You did a fabulous job with this flower. Amazing even. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni