Friday bouquet
Posted: February 26, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized 25 CommentsThe florist in my neighbourhood knows me by now. She recognizes the look I have in my eyes on these bleak and icy February days, when I come into the store looking for signs of spring. A few flowers, nothing fancy, just a bit of colour to get me through the next few months. I cut the stems too short on this bouquet and half the flowers ended up inside the vase, but no matter, I painted them anyway.
If you are looking for a drawing event this weekend, join Urban Sketchers Montreal for Sunday sketching. We are trying out a new venue this month: La Grande Bibliotheque. Meeting time is at 10 am and everyone is welcome. If you arrive late, just wander around and grab a seat near the closest person with a sketchbook.
Shari, thanks for sharing this cheery breath of spring. Love your pinks and greens!
Thanks Susan!
Yes, I second that motion! Beautiful!
We need a bit of colour, don’t we Gayle?
OMG, this is iconic Shari and I LOVE IT! Splatters and ink and blocks of color and . . . okay. TOMORROW, I promise I will go out and get a bouquet of my own, and try . . . something.
Thank you, thank you.
Peggy
This made me laugh. You are very kind. Thanks so much.
Gorgeous flowers, Shari!! Thanks for the signs of spring…I’m soooo ready for it to start! Love that you cut the flowers short…I always end up doing that. Lol But I think it made your sketch even more awesome with the pops of color throughout! 😉
These are manufactured signs of spring Charlie, but anything will do at this point.
lol… Yes, at this point… anything bright and colorful will have to fit the bill! 😉
Such a joyful, beautiful painting; I can feel your happiness in the colors and brushstrokes. :0)
You were right Janine, it made me happy to use some colour. Thanks.
A GLORIOUS bouquet..
I bet you arrange flowers beautifully too.
How pretty..right up my alley.
Thanks Monique!
What size is it Shari?
This is about 9″ x 9″.
Thanks!
Beautiful!
This is a beautiful image, and I love how you did the vase edge and negative space. Inspirational!
Thanks so much Tea Green.
This reminds me of Charles Reid’s florals. Beautifully done, Shari!
That is the greatest of compliments Laura. I love his florals.
Boy, you and me both! But he was the first person who came to mind when I saw this! Really beautiful work.
I think I have all of his books. Each one is a wealth of information and I do look at them quite frequently.
I’ve also watched him on video. I marvel at his method of adding dots and spots of colour in a seemingly random way, until suddenly the most amazing painting appears. It’s magic really.
OMG – Charles Reid!!! How did I miss that??? I just watched a five minute preview of one of his videos and immediately saw about 23 MORE things I’ve been doing wrong. I love how he works with his board set up vertically. I always thought you paint with watercolors flat or just at a slight angle. So much to learn! And from so many wonderful teachers. :0)
Beautiful!
Hoping your next Craftsy class will be flowers!