Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Tangerine Rose


Here is a quarter sheet close up on a rose I painted at our art retreat. Oranges are not my favorite colors to work with, so I "made myself" paint this one. I was trying to work some "lost and soft" edges and found that I probably need to paint a bit looser to achieve that look. I may glaze the blue leaf back some more as it is pretty bright. Was fun painting though. Now I need to get back to the tomato painting...still haven't decided on the background.

5 comments:

  1. I love the effects you are getting in your backgounds. Very pretty.

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  2. Mollie, this is a most delightful painting with great textures especially in the background. The orange color is not one of my favorites either, but it really works in this painting!

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  3. Thanks Mary and Christie...glad you stopped by.

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  4. oooh, Mollie, this tangerine rose is beautiful. You've certainly done it justice! More than justice!

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  5. Thanks Nita...orange isn't my fav color, but it was a pretty rose IRL.

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