Shades of Pink Peonies 28

Mona Pendleton | Sunday, January 24, 2016 @ 8:51 PM | , , , ,

Hi! I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! The weather was beautiful here so I hiked my favorite trail: Telegraph Pass on South Mountain taking in all the natural desert beauty. I have an art journal page to share that I finished this morning that was inspired by strokes and techniques I learned from Nancy Medina's video "Pinkalicious Peonies". I put together this vase and flower arrangement for my own personal inspiration in my studio:
Here's my interpretation:
Close up, you can see all the layers and strokes it takes to create dimension:
I'm really enjoying all I'm learning in my art journey from a variety of artists whose talent I appreciate and admire. I took the plunge and committed to a floral painting workshop that will be held at an art school in the upcoming months!

I'm entering this page in the following challenges:
For color inspiration, Scrap Africa:
Paint Party Friday:
 Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days: Day 24:
Thanks so much for visiting ~ I hope you have a great week!
Be Sweet ;)
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28 Sweet Comments So Far:

Lisa Elton said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous Mona!!

Sue Lelli said...

GORGEOUS! LOVE that you created your own vase and then painted from there! FAB layers and shading, Mona!

Helen Wallace said...

It's interesting to watch you develop skills in the Art of painting and it sounds like you have lots of places to hone your talents. I'm not sure when you find time to do all you do, with hiking and work, as well as all your creativity. Lovely piece :D

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh wow Mona, amazing, love the detail on those flowers, the whole piece just sings of summer to me!

Ros Crawford said...

It's really lovely!

Tracey said...

Wow! Beautiful Mona!

Samra said...

Gorgeous work Mona!!! Your talent is endless!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra

Lisa said...

It's absolutely stunning, Mona!! The flowers look amazing!! I love the colors and dimension!! Wow!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous Mona. The blue vase really compliments the pink blossoms. Stunning work. hugs :)

Marjan said...

Well done, you captured those flowers!!

vitatulpanen said...

Fantastic page Mona! Thanks for playing with Scrap Africa :)

vitatulpanen said...

Fantastic page Mona! Thanks for playing with Scrap Africa :)

Stella said...

My oh my I am smitten...fabulous work Mona!

Fran said...

Lovely flowers.

Patty O'Malley said...

What a pretty painting, Mona! I love the contrast of the blue vase with the pink flowers.

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

Beautiful! You definitely need to follow your dreams!

Cheryl W. said...

I really love peonies - they're such voluptuous flowers. I have some in my front yard, and it's such a treat to see them every spring. Your painting is wonderful, Mona. You really captured some of that voluptuous beauty.

Giggles said...

That photos is stunning as is your painting...both so marketable!! Love the colours and your interpretation!!

Hugs Giggles

Nolene Burnett said...

Stunning work. Lovely techniques. Thank you for playing at Scrap Africa.

LauraVi said...

Peonies are my favourite flowers, you captured their beauty and elegance, gorgeous work!!

Greta said...

I love your inspiration & this is a gorgeous painting, Mona!

Arantzazu said...

Mona you are an artist!!!
Love it!!!those flowers are completely amazing and Fabulous!
Thanks for playing with us at Scrap Africa!
Xoxo

Dea Lenihan said...

Oh delightful! The colors are gorgeous and bright and happy. Love your flowers Mona. xo

Unknown said...

Wow Mona!!, que belleza!!, es impresionante como ha reflejado en su pintura las flores!!, precioso trabajo!!
Muchísimas gracias por acompañarnos en Scrap África!! :)

Marie Friant said...

Gorgeous Art Work!!!! I love it!!!! Thank you for joining us @Scrap Africa!

Denise van Deventer said...

Sooo gorgeous Mona! Love your peonies! Your artwork is really fabulous! ;-) Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa! ;-)

asica.p said...

omg! I love it!Thanks for playing with Scrap Africa :).

Asmah Zainal Abidin said...

First word "AMAZING"; second word "INSPIRING" and third is "MOTIVATING"! Thanks for sharing your beautiful painting Mona. I've been wanting to start painting again for so long but never able yet. Let's see if I can paint on a very tiny scale drawing paper in the next ten months, hehe. Thank you for playing along at Scrap Africa ....come join us again in the current sketch challenge. Enjoy your evening Mona :)
Fondly,
Asmah
Scrap Africa DT
Qinaahana Arts and Crafts {My Blog}


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