Lisa’s bouquet
Posted: February 23, 2018 Filed under: Uncategorized 20 CommentsLisa left her Valentine’s bouquet at my house on her way to a ski trip. She didn’t want the flowers to die, and she probably knew I would get around to sketching them, eventually. But the week was busy and I didn’t even pick up a pencil or paintbrush. The only writing implement I held in my hand was a red pen, as I graded a pile of student projects. The grading is done, for now, and in celebration of that, as well as the end of the week, I finally painted the (now) faded bouquet.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
I always like your simple, “unfinished”, quickie backgrounds and (in this one) simple one-stroke shadows. Always look so good!
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And that is the way I love to paint Rita. Thanks!
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lovely as always.
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Thanks Carol.
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And I always like your glass, stems, water…. the wilted Mum is great.
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Ah, thanks. I was just so grateful to have a few minutes to sketch. Grading portfolios is draining.
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I liked very much! 🙂
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Many thanks Eduardo.
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I have to just ditto the above. So lovely and also love your rendition of the glass vase. I was watching your class and how you painted the Molly Brown House. (did I remember that right?)Was amazed at how loose you were able to paint that detail. I know I am getting too tight even tho I also know we each have our own style.
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Thanks Judy, as always. Tip of the day: If you find you are getting too tight in your work, use a larger brush. That will force you to work loosely.
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You are so right. I noticed the large brush you were using and was amazed at how you could paint with it. So I did pull out a larger brush . It makes a difference. Will take a little getting used to. Thanks.
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Lisa will love it!
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I think she will Denise!
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It didn’t even cross my mind that you might sketch the flowers, but I’m glad that you did. Lovely!
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It crossed my mind as soon as you handed them to me but it took all week to get to it.
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How lovely (is the sketch). I would be passing you lots of things if I was Lisa.
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Glad your friend left her flowers with you. This is lovely!!! I think when floral bouquets are past their perfect look they have more charm to them.
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I certainly see Charles Reid’s influence here. Like you, I admire his work. I also like loose brushwork – that casual air that seems so effortless! I still need to get to that point in my own work. Very enjoyable in the dead of winter. Me, I have been painting snow all week because I haven’t seen it in years.
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Lovely ! Makes me long for springtime flowers… ; ) The language of flowers always uplift the soul. Thanks for sharing your talent !.
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Many thanks Mary. I feel the same way about flowers.
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