This one began as an abstract floral, and wound up morphing into one of my grid compositions. It’s a mix of M. Graham watercolors and Golden fluid acrylics, plus gesso. It is approximately 5 x 8″ on 300 lb. Arches cold-press watercolor paper:
Because it’s World Watercolor Month, I began with a background wash of M. Graham watercolor paint (azo yellow, quinacridone gold, bit of yellow ochre). After it dried, I went back in with Golden fluid acrylics (they’re the consistency of heavy cream, and oh, so vibrant; my favorite of all of the Golden paint formulations) and Caran d’Ache neocolor crayons. And then several layers later, we have this! I never know where these abstracts are going to go, and I’ve learned that making a plan ahead of time isn’t the way for me to work. I may sleep on this one and see if I need to lighten some areas, but I like where it’s headed so far.
Happy Saturday evening to all. May your skies be sunny, your breezes be warm and comforting, and your palette be full and welcoming. Peace.
I love the complexity of the colors… very vibrant, as you say. 🙂
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Thank you, Steven; so glad you like it. I really love these colors lately. 💜
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They really do stand out… they’re so bold. 🙂
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Thanks!
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Look at that beauty that developed! Gorgeous colors and so pleasing for my eyes to just gaze round and round at 🙂
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Thanks so much, sweet Jodi. ❤
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That looks like it has texture. Great colors for summer days.
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Thanks, Laura, I was thinking summer too. Love the purples and pinks.
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I agree with Laura above – a very summery feeling to it, it has the essence of a warm and lively summer night I think. Especially wonderful as it doesn’t come with the heat or mozzies they normally bring! 😉
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Haha no doubt! Thank you Jacob 💛
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Isn’t it cool when you begin with something but it actually finishes as something else totally? This is awesome, Laura! I just Love the colors in it! NICE! ❤
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Amy, you’re too sweet, thanks kind soul. 💜
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❤ (((HUGS))) ❤
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I like the way you used white! it’s adding accent to those lovely vibrant colors 😍
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Thanks, Snehal! Glad you enjoyed it. I am loving the gesso plus acrylic and WC lately. 💜
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love the design work in this Laura and the White linear work you’ve added as well. Colors suit you right down to a T!! evolving abstracts are really fun and … an adventure 🙂 great colors!
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They are an adventure, Debi and so much fun! So glad to see you and thanks for your feedback. I’ll take another look in the morning to see if I can adjust it……you think it needs more light? 💜💜💜
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I’m always so interested to see how it all comes together! This has an exotic feel to it…perhaps a touch of metallic? (K)
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You know, Kerfe, I think that’s exactly what this painting needs. Thank you!! I’ll take a look in the morning but I bet that’ll be the key. Bless you and your Gridness Wizardess!! 💜
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Like this pattern. It would make a beautiful scarf. 😉
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Thanks, Jean! So glad you like this! 😊
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Nice color choices, warm and summery.
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Thanks, Susan! So glad you enjoyed it. Those are my favorite colors. 💜
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It shows.
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Thank you, Susan. Painting is so much more fun than quilting, which is what I used to do …… playing with color is much easier with a brush.
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Love the Magenta! 💖💜💖 I like Kerfe’s idea to add some metallic. Isn’t it fun to play?! YAYZA! Laura! 😊🎨🌈🎉
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YAYZA so FUNZA Jillza! I love knowing that no matter how my WC turns out, I can turn it into something else I’ll be happy with. That is freedom! And I need that with lady WC. She stomps on my toes often lol. Glad you liked it, Jill! 💕👯😎
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Lol! Laura! 😍 I think you should paint lady WC! I painted my inner critic once and it was so FUNZA! 😃
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You make me laugh, Jill! Oh, she would have moose hooves! LOL!
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What a journey this painting has been on, from flowers to a richly colored abstract which still feels very organic with the layers of color and composition. Beautiful!
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Thanks, friend! It was quite a journey and I’m glad it turned into something I’m happy with. I may just add the metallic as Kerfe suggested. I’ll take another look this morning. Thanks for your encouragement, friend! 💜
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Another perfect stained glass like painting, Laura! That magenta is pure bliss!
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Thanks, Carrie! It is one of my very favorite colors. So glad you like it.
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Your mixed media is developing into something quite special, I love how things develop and change, oh and that lovely magenta, love it.
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Thanks so much, this one was ugly for most of the journey but I feel like I was able to pull something decent out of it by the end. So glad for your feedback, friend. 💜
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Hahaha!!! >>> here’s the comment >>> I like this, and many others of your’s, very much! A 🙂
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Thanks so much, Adrian! 😀 I’ll send you the young girl’s face in a bit, and will have to dig for the others…..I may try one of your selfies again and send. Glad to make you smile today. 😀
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This is a wonder and very warm. I like it very much.
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Kirk, you are one of my barometers for my abstract work. I appreciate you taking the time to look and to comment. Thank you.
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I love looking at your stuff! You creating lovely pieces.
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Thanks! I appreciate your enthusiasm. I do enjoy creating them. It’s like hopping on a plane and you have no clue where it’s going.
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This is lovely!! I like it just like this! 😍
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Thanks, Charlie! I’m so glad you do, friend. ❤
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I love the way watercolor often has the look and feel of glass. While I have not experimented much with this medium, I enjoy you enthusiasm and helpful tips. Great post! Excellent color combinations.
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Thank you very much! I’m really glad that the information posted is helpful; I’ve received tons of help from the art community since beginning in art a couple of years ago, and I’m very happy to pay it forward. I appreciate your comment. ❤
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Good morning, Laura. What a beautiful mesmerizing collage of color. Happy day ahead.
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Thank you, Sharon, and the same to you, my friend. ❤
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