Saturday, September 24, 2011

Small fun painting and Red Bubble feature

After my detailed painting Where is My Gondola, I wanted to work on a small, fun painting. I have just finished a 8" X 8" watercolor, a fairly stylized waterlily: it is on SP Fabriano glued to a 1" cradled wood panel. I will be painting the sides black and will be varnishing it.

This watercolor is adapted from a picture by Ellen of Ontario on Wetcanvas. I have realized that the SP Fabriano, at least when it is glued to a wood support before painting, does not readily accept much lifting...I have several panels  ( some quite large) already prepared with the Fabriano; I will certainly want to try this process eventually with my faithful Arches 140 lb CP.


I was very pleased to see that RedBubble has featured my Where is My Gondola in its Painters Universe Group. Thank you, Red Bubble!

Next week, I will be working on a new Venetian mascarone. It is already sketched on 300 lb SP Fabriano - I have not used this paper before - I am looking forward to this new experiment.

Have a great weekend!
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16 comments:

  1. Theresa PadenSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    So luminous and beautiful!

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  2. CoraSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I like your color combination. The flower really radiates. Good luck with your next Venetian mascarone.

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  3. norapaints@blogspot.comSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I like this style, it's so simple that it shows off the lily very well. I think you also used some nice colors in here.

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  4. Ann BucknerSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Love the style of the waterlily. Looks beautiful!

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  5. Christiane KingsleySeptember 25, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Theresa: I am very pleased that you like this painting!

    Cora: Thank you for your very nice comments!

    Nora and Ann: The flower really ended up quite stylized. I am glad that you like it. Thank you both so much for your support!

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  6. mollie jonesSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Christiane...really love these colors. I especially like the shapes you used in your background. Thanks for stopping by my blog...put a note there for you, but decided to try to post here again. Blogger wouldn't let me comment on your gondola...let's see if it works today.

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  7. Christiane KingsleySeptember 25, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Mollie, I can't understand why Blogger is behaving this way! But thank you so much for trying to comment on my paintings: your comments always mean so much to me. The background shapes are my favorite parts of this painting also.

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  8. PatSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Love the style and luminosity of your lily. Bravo! xx

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  9. Karin Lynn CummingSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Very lovely Christine. Isn't the internet fabulous? It allows all of to connect no matter the geography. I will be following......a native Canadian from Oakville, Ontario. Karin Lynn Cumming

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  10. Christiane KingsleySeptember 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Thank you, Pat. I have to admit that the "style" just happened and was not planner:-)

    Karin: I am delighted that you found my blog! My sister lived in Oakville for many years and loved it...she is now just outside of Oakville.

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  11. Kathy CousartSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    This water lily is just beautiful! Love it:) My art teacher mentioned us having a watercolor painting day and I would just love that. Huge fan of yours and would love to try it so I know what you are talking about!! :):)

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  12. Christiane KingsleySeptember 26, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Thank you, Kathy:-)
    If you try watercolor, you may become completely hooked on it...so, be careful:-)

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  13. Laura LeederSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    A very good painting Christiane! I like the way you handled the background..it's abstract, playfullness helps showcase the luminous waterlilly!

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  14. Christiane KingsleySeptember 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Laura, I really appreciate your comments! I am glad that you like this.

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  15. CindiOctober 10, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    hey christiane.. this is really nice!! love the background.. so interesting and special congrats on the red bubble feature!!1

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  16. Christiane KingsleyOctober 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Cindi! It is always so great to hear from you! I am glad that you like this painting. Thank you!

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