Saturday, August 30, 2008

Something New


Somehow I stumbled on Virtual Sketch Date and this is my first contribution. I'm sure I found out about it from someone at EDM but I'm sorry I don't remember who. Thank you whoever it was. I really enjoyed doing this.

The reference photo is a beautiful image from Sherrie Roberts. Thank you for letting us use it!
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28 comments :

  1. GrangryAugust 30, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    This is lovely. You really captured that 'frothy, lacy' look!

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  2. kazumiwannabeAugust 30, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful - it has great colors!

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  3. "JeanneG"August 30, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    I love how your colors turned out. Glad you joined and hope to see you do more of them.

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  4. Michael EmeraldAugust 30, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Barbara. this flower is really good! I like the way it seems to do away with line entirely, producing a very emotional piece. Nice. All your stuff does a good job with form. Since I always voice suggestions, I would consider doing away with line entirely. Like, I'd love to see the effect produced in another piece I like, the piano, by not having any line. It will be fuzzy for sure but I'll bet it would be extra exciting. (I keep telling myself I'll try the same, but I never do!)

    michael emerald

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  5. Quilt knitAugust 30, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    You are the first that I have seen put in the little flowers. I almost thought that would be the focal point for everyone. It is so gorgeous. I just cannot believe all the differences.

    Just a knock out!

    Thank-you for participating in the August sketch day!

    Sherrie Roberts

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful flower! I love the complex coloration.

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  7. Rose WeltyAugust 30, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Very delicate interpretation - almost lacy. Really nice. So glad you could be a part this month!

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  8. susanAugust 30, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    Barbara, this is beautiful...so soft!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 30, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    This is just beautiful! I love the subtle colors...

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  10. StephanieAugust 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    how pretty! love your colors and the 'feel' of the image.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 30, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    Lovely, dreamy effect!

    And I want to say, I love the sketches of Burling..

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  12. DebAugust 30, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    Beautiful color and depth! Love it!!!!

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  13. Kari GibsonAugust 31, 2008 at 4:48 AM

    Fabulous - I love the square format too!

    Kx

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  14. MarionAugust 31, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely piece of work. Is it watercolour. I am assuming so.

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  15. StacyAugust 31, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    I really like the looseness of this and how you focused on the blues and purples for the color. This piece has a really nice feel to it.

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  16. seesueAugust 31, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    I'm lovin' this. Your style varies yet I really enjoy 'your style' whichever mode you're in. Note to self: come back often.

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  17. Gail BartelAugust 31, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Hi Barbara. Beautiful watercolor, remarkable restraint in keeping the white of the paper...that is the hardest part for me.
    gail

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  18. AnnAugust 31, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    This is gorgeous!

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  19. RickAugust 31, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    Just surfing through - you captured the image well - watercolor always scare me - you have talent.

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  20. lauraAugust 31, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    I really love this, so elegant!

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  21. Cathy GatlandSeptember 1, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    I love the light, gossamer effect you've captured, with those delicate shadows - really different and really lovely!

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  22. cathyswatercolorsSeptember 1, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    Your watercolor is so soft and dreamy,I love it.

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  23. A Brush with ColorSeptember 1, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    another beauty! Each person approached it so differently and each is beautiful! So soft and delicate.

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  24. BARBARA WEEKSSeptember 1, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Thank you all for visiting and your kind remarks. I should add a pink blush to the cheeks on my self portrait banner! i do appreciate your comments. Thanks again.

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  25. laine leaSeptember 1, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Very nice watercolor of this cabbage! And the flower! Enjoyed your blog site!

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  26. VivienneSeptember 2, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    More praise! It's a beautiful interpretation, and I love the cool frothiness of it.

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  27. BARBARA WEEKSSeptember 4, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    Thank you. I look forward to next month's VSD.

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  28. Marva Plummer-BrunoSeptember 5, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    This is just gorgeous! Love your loose style!

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