Watercolours With Life: Delicate Brushstrokes

Monday, 31 March 2014

Delicate Brushstrokes

Daffodils, softly coming to life in watercolour

It is obvious that I am loving Spring this year. My happiness flows into my work as one floral after another comes to life on my easel. I have seen daffodils in bloom since I was a child. There has never been a year where their vibrant yellow has not cheered my soul. Their trumpet formations seem to herald a new beginning each year, welcoming in a season full of hope and joy.

Maybe I am being far too romantic! In my recent paintings I am trying to gain that feeling of cheerfulness and a fabulous freedom of spirit. The new collection on my easel are painted from the daffodils in my cottage garden. I have one gorgeous row in paticular, with all the heads facing in the same direction. They look similar to a line of dancers especially when the breeze moves their pretty heads in time.

I hope to share more paintings very soon. For now, please consider painting what you seeseasonally as often as possible. But take time to " really see" natures' beauty.

Don't race past things that deserve a few minutes by stopping to enjoy them !

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2 comments:

JD said...: This is wonderful! They look like silk daffs. This is by far my favourite daffodil painting you've done.
What colours have you used here?; 2 April 2014 at 02:17
Jean Haines SWA, SFP said...: Hi there

This is mainly Cadmium Yellow, hevaily diluted in places. the centres are Cadmium Orange with a hint of Alizarin Crimson. There is a tiny touch of Coblat Blue added to the very centre to merge with the yellow to form a very pale green in places. I hope this helps. Thank you for asking ,

Jean; 3 April 2014 at 10:48

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