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!

28 comments :

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

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

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Beautiful flower! I love the complex coloration.

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

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  7. Barbara, this is beautiful...so soft!

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

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

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  10. Lovely, dreamy effect!

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

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  11. Beautiful color and depth! Love it!!!!

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  12. Fabulous - I love the square format too!

    Kx

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Just surfing through - you captured the image well - watercolor always scare me - you have talent.

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  18. I really love this, so elegant!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  26. This is just gorgeous! Love your loose style!

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