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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rosey and Posey


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Today I felt like painting roses. I did three but wiped one. Every time I think I've come up with a good approach for them, the next time I try it doesn't work. What I mean to say is - they're hard to paint!

I announced my last workshop too soon! I didn't realize they weren't taking names yet, and was just this minute informed. They say they'll start registration in mid to late February, and I have asked them to let me know the exact day so I can re-announce it. Sorry about that!!! I made an assumption and you know what they say about that ... : )
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16 comments:

  1. Desiree1/24/2013 7:03 PM

    I love your rose. I have a half finished rose still sitting in the closet. I just got so frustrated with it I quit. I think I might try again, but do it monochromatic so that I don't have so much to think about. Do you think that will help? How long did it take you to paint this?

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  2. Barbara Pask1/24/2013 7:23 PM

    Lovely, the color and the painting. I find roses difficult too, those and peonies.

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  3. Sue Marrazzo Fine Art1/24/2013 7:23 PM

    Beautiful COLORS!!!!

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  4. Teressa Sliger1/24/2013 7:26 PM

    WOW!

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  5. Unknown1/24/2013 7:56 PM

    Carol, your colors are always so soft and warm, it's a remedy for my eyes! Every day I'm looking forward to see a new painting of yours, wonderful job!

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  6. Carol Marine1/24/2013 8:23 PM

    Thanks everyone!

    Desiree- I think a value study is always helpful if you're frustrated. There are so many subtle color variations, especially in roses, so anything that simplifies it - and allows you to take it one step at a time - helps. This took about 1 1/2 hrs, but this was my second go, so really it took twice that. : )

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  7. Mariela1/25/2013 2:53 AM

    Beautiful light and color...
    I agree with you, roses are a bit difficult to paint, more than other flowers I think!!

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  8. Sergio DS1/25/2013 3:06 AM

    Beautiful rose, almost smells.

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  9. Ricki Treleaven1/25/2013 3:43 AM

    Wow, I love this!

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  10. photo to pencil sketch1/26/2013 4:39 PM

    Your rose is really wonderful, love it

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  11. Dan Kent1/26/2013 8:00 PM

    What a beautiful rose - there is such light in this painting! I love the way you focused on the top of the flower. Nice!

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  12. Dana S. Whitney1/30/2013 2:52 PM

    Just saw Professional Artist... Great showcase AND article. Had lost track of you after you moved and then I moved... in opposite directions. Will check to see what is open/wait-listed on East coast!
    All the best.

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  13. Allison Bacovillard1/30/2013 4:05 PM

    I love the luminosity in this painting! I know how hard roses are to paint!

    Just beautiful!

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  14. weekend et coup de brosse1/31/2013 1:23 AM

    Magnifique travail! j'aime ces couleurs pastelles.
    Bonne journée.
    Cath.

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  15. jelly andrews2/22/2013 1:14 AM

    Beautiful! This is really a work of art. You really have the talent.

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  16. mae anderson5/30/2013 10:18 PM

    Wow! How amazing! I guess this is what you called artistry. It looks so great. And I love how you play with the colors.

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