Thursday, May 30, 2013

Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

It's been a flower crazy spring for me, ever since taking Carla Sonheim's wonderful online class in March. I've been doing more work with the gesso and watercolor technique, sticking primarily with imaginary flowers.

This one is actually a close up from an altered board book I've been working on. I've been doing collage before the gesso layer and I love the way it looks.


And here you can see the complete spread of crazy flowers.


I really love drawing flowers. I always have. But today, I decided it was time to branch out with this technique.




And before I knew it, this little bird stopped by for a visit. 


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28 comments:

  1. FayeMay 30, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Debbie, the flowers are unfamiliar but the colors are sensational. Love the combination.

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  2. Valerie-JaelMay 30, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Love the delicate, subdued colours - amazing work! Valerie

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  3. www.dorissdaughter.comMay 30, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    I love the muted colours and quirky flowers, the little bird is so sweet:)

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  4. Tracey FKMay 31, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    the softer colours are working beautifully for you and I like that you are taking what you learnt and branching out...xx

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  5. NettyMay 31, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    beautiful colours and love your little bird. Happy PPF, Annette x
    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  6. VonnyKMay 31, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    What a gorgeous little birdie and pretty soft flowers. I love the way the colours look when they are under the gesso.
    Von.

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  7. GigglesMay 31, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Love this style and the birdie is so adorable in that painting...well done!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. ChristineMay 31, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    Nice work, lovely emphasis on shape.

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  9. IvyMay 31, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Love this work, the bird is my fav! HPPF!

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  10. Mary C. NasserMay 31, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful tints in both these! Love the texture you're achieving!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  11. GlorV1May 31, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Well this little birdie that stopped by is awesome. Love the colors. Looks like the birdie is waiting for someone else to show up.:) Thanks and Happy PPF to you.

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  12. aimeeMay 31, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Your birdie is adorable!!

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  13. ann @ studiohydeMay 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I love collage and gesso, it gives so much great texture.
    Lovely work :)

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  14. Anne MandaMay 31, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Love your strange and wonderful flowers, beautiful textures and colors and so original! <3

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  15. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Marvelous texture you have achieved. Your bird and trees and your flowers have such personality. Happy PPF xox

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  16. peggy gattoMay 31, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    so soft, dreamy and delightful!

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  17. Maria MedeirosMay 31, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Oh how precious!! Wonderful!

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  18. Linda KunsmanMay 31, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    fantastic art-love your crazy flowers and your birdie is adorable! It's so great when a class inspires like this. Happy PPF!

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  19. DebbieMay 31, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    I love this technique! Your flowers and bird are so sweet!

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  20. Linda RichardsonMay 31, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Live the softness this technique brings! Lovely - Happy PPF!

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  21. Ayala ArtMay 31, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Your imaginary flowers are beautiful, remind me a bit of the "kangaroo" flower. Beautiful texture, thanks for sharing!
    Happy PPF!

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  22. PaintingWriteJune 1, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    What a wonderful technique - I love the outcome. Your flowers look like wonderful little glasses of pink champagne and your bird is gorgeous - the soft muted colours are gorgeous.

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  23. bellefrogworksJune 1, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Love those dreamy flowers - the little birdie is so sweet. I love flowers and birds also! HPPF

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  24. GinnyJune 1, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I love your little bird. He or she is adorable.

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  25. bockel24June 1, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    your birdie is such a sweetie!

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  26. Tammie DickersonJune 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Love the whimsy in your paintings :)

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  27. Carolyn DubeJune 1, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Your playful feathered visitor is fabulous!

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  28. ElisaJune 3, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    love the textures you created! :)

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