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In my studio, I have a basket lined in this beautiful linen fabric holding my fall nature finds. I live in Williamsburg, Virginia where we are "leafless" from late November to mid April. So this basket provides much joy in our winter months.
Here is this year's painting of a fallen branch with several forms of lichen and a pin oak leaf. The cool tan and dark black were both made by mixing cobalt blue, permanent rose and lemon yellow. I am always amazed by the range of colors one can achieve when mixing the three primaries together. I no longer use burnt umber and raw umber. I added Quinacridone red to create the rolled edge.
Happy Painting, Linda
Linda C. Miller
Artist Naturalist Instructor
www.lindacmillerbotancialarttoday.com
Thanks for the info--great to know what colors you prefer. And these studies are jaw-dropping!
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ReplyDeleteUntil you explained, I thought I was looking at the actual stuff from your autumn basket! These are beautiful and your work fills me with awe.
ReplyDeleteSuperb work, Linda!
ReplyDeletePS - I am off to look at your blog.
Gorgeous as always, Linda. Thank you so much for sharing some of the technical details, as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully drawn! I salute you for learning to work with a limited palette.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sketches
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