Wednesday, September 12, 2012

oleander seed pods by Concetta





Somewhat metaphysical... the preliminary sketches and a few more thoughts can be found on my blog. Enjoy Fall  all of you who happen to be in our hemisphere!

9 comments:

  1. Lovely Concetta! Would you tell us about that background please?

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  2. Concetta, this is beautiful and the background is so pretty.

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  3. Concetta, this piece is so sophisticated.... possibly a weird word for art, but that's what came to mind along with stunning!

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    1. So, thank you all; this time I experimented with tinting the background in watercolour: translucent brown by Schminke, that I ADORE- just like caramel- and a little indigo at one side. Then I drew freehand and painted with patient little strokes the beautiful stripes of indigo and red. The lighter underside- or inside- of the pod is done in gouache.
      I like them floating in the air like this.

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    2. Concetta, thank you so much for the description of process! I always love knowing how other artists work.

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  4. Thanks Concetta! That must have taken you hours! Such patience you have.

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    1. Paula, Im sure you have as much patience...your paintings are so detailed and elegant.

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  5. Beautifully painted, Concetta. I feel as though I could pick them up.

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