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Monday, August 2, 2010

Coneflower watercolor sketch

A new sketch for Monday, one of our purple coneflowers. It's about 6 inches square in my watercolor practice pad. I have really been enjoying the flowers in our garden this year. And here it is August already. I've got a new Print of the Month over there in the side bar. Plus something exciting will be happening here on Friday. Happy August everyone!
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15 comments:

  1. E*phiAugust 2, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Wow, this one is beautiful! I didn't know it's called "coneflower" in English but I instantly recognized it! My parents have loads of them in their garden. I love them (and the bees and bumblebees do, too!).

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  2. nanke's stuffAugust 2, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    I love the rich colors in this one and also the hazy background. Very nice! nancy

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  3. PeachtreeartAugust 2, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I find your colors very soothing and joyful!

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  4. AlexAugust 2, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Ooooh I love it! It's very purple and natural, but still your signature is detectable here. The blue shades ^^ they are well placed!

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  5. Autumn LeavesAugust 3, 2010 at 3:47 AM

    While the coneflower itself is just gorgeous, I find I can't stop my eyes from traveling around the perimeter to drink in all that clean, bright color. Just another amazing piece, Ann. Truly a sight for sore eyes this a.m.

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  6. MDAugust 3, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    Stunning! I love the colours, the clean feel to the whole piece, and your 'touch' with the watercolours. Very beautiful.

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  7. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    This is beautiful.I love your work. You're making me itchy to try watercolors.

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  8. DALowe ArtistAugust 3, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Breathtaking, stunning painting. You've captured the depth of the center so well and the colors! Wow!

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  9. Cathy HoltomAugust 3, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I love the centre of the flower, the purples and oranges are just right.

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  10. Angie WillisAugust 3, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Wow! This is fabulous. Why is it a sketch and not a painting? I'm always unsure of the difference. This looks like a painting to me - it's perfect!

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  11. Lucia B.August 3, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Lovely colours,not only for the flowers, but also for the background, the result is a pleasure for the eyes!

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  12. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful colors!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 4, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Beyond gorgeous!!! I love it! You always handle light and dark with such aplomb.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 5, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful! Mine coneflowers are blooming too - this painting is spot on!

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  15. KAugust 8, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Love all the values in this and the palette you used as well.

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