Friday, July 13, 2012

Water Lilies


24" x 12" Oil on Stretched Canvas

A spring photo shoot at the Naples Botanical Gardens resulted in a disk full of reference photos and this attempt to paint water lilies with exaggerated water droplets and sharp value contrasts.    As this one progressed, my husband teasingly referred to it as my "shower curtain piece" - Oh well....it's  definitely not ala Monet!

Next maybe it would  be fun to paint  lotus blossoms  with softer edges and a pastel palette. Wait - didn't someone do that already?
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  1. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    A beautiful painting regardless of what husband's think.You are super talented.Silvia

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    1. RosemaryAugust 1, 2012 at 9:47 AM

      Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comment! I appreciate you!

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  2. Autumn LeavesJuly 14, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Nothing against Monet or his genius, but I gotta (sorry) say that I like yours better. I love the richness of colors and the less blurry look. I think this is just truly exquisitely beautiful and nope. Doesn't look like a shower curtain to me.

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    1. RosemaryAugust 1, 2012 at 9:48 AM

      Oh My Goodness Sherry! Your comment put a big smile on my face! Thank you! Thank you!

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  3. Autumn LeavesJuly 14, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Bah! Husbands!!!

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    1. RosemaryAugust 1, 2012 at 9:50 AM

      "Ain't it the truth?" Ha! Couldn't do without them though! I'm fortunate Frank has a great eye and his critiques are usually spot on - maybe not this time :-)

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  4. hmuxoJuly 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    This is definitely a winner, Rosemary. I love the colors and love the water lilies. !!!

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    1. RosemaryAugust 1, 2012 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks Hilda - This one was fun and went in many directions before I finally put the brushes down. Water is a challenge and one that keeps bringing me back for more punishment!

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  5. MaryJuly 24, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This is a lovely piece, Rosemary, with gorgeous colors and detail. I love that you bravely painted it "your way"--after all, what other way do any of us truly have? And trying to paint ala anybody else produces little of real interest. At least, that's my view, and I'm stickin' to it.

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  6. RosemaryAugust 1, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Mary, you provided just the encouragement I need to paint things "my way"...Thank you! There may be more water lily paintings out there than any other subject. There are so many varieties the possibilities are endless!

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  7. Jo CastilloAugust 2, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    This is beautiful and very expressive. I love the intense colors. One of my favorites.

    By the way you can make a shower curtain for your husband with your painting on cafepress.com if he really wants one! Heh, heh.

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  8. Pat KoscienskiAugust 5, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Rosemary, I had to chuckle on the husband's remark; something mine would say. I love the painting, especially the 24x12 orientation.

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  9. Nancy GoldmanAugust 8, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    I agree with Pat about the format of the painting. It adds a wonderful interest to a subject that is usually portrayed in a landscape orientation. I love the moodiness your colors create - beautiful painting.

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