We have tons of blackberry vines growing all over our property, and right now they're all sporting these little white flowers - as I see them: pre-blackberries. I used a plain canvas, without a ground, as an experiment since it worked well for landscapes. I like this one well enough, but I like them better with a ground. Maybe a personal preference.
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When I clicked on your post, I somehow expected this would be a great story about how simple life was before we had treos, iphones, palm pilots and blackberries!
I should have known better!
Great painting by the way.
I enjoyed your workshop so much and it will take time to absorb everything that you taught!!
I love your paintings and agree about a ground. It adds so much dimension.
i love this little guy...and i think i agree - the ground adds a bit of sparkle. i usually put a complimentary ground on the canvas when i'm working outside - warmish red-orange when there's lots of blues and greens. sparkles through in the same way. try it sometime!
I have a basic question- how thick is the ground that you lay down when you do? Is it more of a wash, or thicker?
Lovely as usual ... and thank you ;o)
I have to agree regarding the ground, makes them sing! Thanks for sharing the experiment.
This is very clever, Carol. You have captured the transparency of the glass and the water with such brevity.
I love it that you are so willing to try things whether it be a ground or a subject matter. Also wanted to say that I think your colors are cleaner and more vibrant since you moved to your studio.
Carol, So simple but it is all you need, wonderful.
Dear Carol. What an inspiration you are. Love your painting. http://fosteringart.wordpress.com
Sweet!
Blackberry blossoms are often overlooked, yet they are truly lovely. You've captured it wonderfully, and I do love how you handled the glass and water's transparency.
fabulous greens you've made here! I love it but I could see a red under painting with this too.
Thanks for reminding us to keep it fresh and fearless, by trying different approaches. You ROCK ;)
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