Sunday, April 17, 2016

A luminous rose lesson


Hi! I hope you are all having a fantastic weekend! This morning Tina and I went for a hike on San Tan mountain which is located nearly in my backyard. I was practicing my painting skills last night as I painted along with a Gary Jenkins video to create this 12" x 12" piece:
This lesson was all about luminosity. I admittedly got a bit carried away as I was having fun painting all the foliage :) LOL Orange is my least favorite color and wish I had used more yellow in the background. Practice, practice, practice...



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24 comments:

  1. SamraApril 17, 2016 at 2:20 PM

    I think that this orage, even though your least favorite color, complement the rest of the color palette real well...G
    Another gorgeous painting Mona!!!
    Have a great rest of this fabulous day!
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  2. Lisa EltonApril 17, 2016 at 3:22 PM

    I'm not a fan of orange either, but it looks warm and inviting in your background! Lovely painting Mona!

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  3. LisaApril 17, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    Oh, it's stunning, Mona!! The orange looks amazing!! It really makes the rest of the colors pop!! I love the beautiful leaves!! This is absolutely gorgeous!! Have a great evening!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  4. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtApril 17, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    This looks so PRETTY!
    Great work.

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  5. Cheryl W.April 17, 2016 at 8:40 PM

    I had never thought about what it takes to make an image luminous. I loved seeing the colors and strokes you used to achieve this. Wonderful!

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  6. mamablitgerApril 18, 2016 at 12:03 AM

    Awesome painting Mona. Funny you dont like orange that much. But here it is just a perfect match. I like orange a lot. But not enough to use in my wardrope. But together with other colors I find it to be an exciting color.
    Thank you for sharing your progres. I'm not a painting artist... But to my knowledge you have progressed a lot since the first paintings you shared. I find your work amazing, pretty and fascinaoting.
    Hugs from Monica..... Spain

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  7. Astrid MacleanApril 18, 2016 at 12:19 AM

    Orange is not usually my go to colour either, but I think it looks just great here behind those amazing flowers. A truly wonderful painting, love the use of all those different brush strokes, both the rose itself and the buds look stunning!!

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  8. Val-BelleApril 18, 2016 at 3:51 AM

    I love orange and you have made fantastic use of it here. Beautiful painting <3

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  9. PamelliaApril 18, 2016 at 5:34 AM

    Gorgeous Mona! I love the depth you created in all your layers of foliage!! Stunning! hugs :)

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  10. SewPaperPaintApril 18, 2016 at 5:57 AM

    Fabulous layers of gorgeous color!

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  11. StellaApril 18, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    Orange is not my go to color too but desite that; It's GORGEOUS! The rose is spectacular and I love the bright look of this!

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  12. StellaApril 18, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    I meant "despite".... :)

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  13. Marjan April 18, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    You must have a wonderful backyard, nature is so lovely in the USA, we have been there twice.
    I do love the vibrant colors in your beautiful painting too!

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  14. Patty O'MalleyApril 18, 2016 at 3:29 PM

    Very pretty, Mona!

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  15. GretaApril 18, 2016 at 10:07 PM

    So unique, Mona! I can tell you're enjoying becoming a painter!

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  16. alexandra s.m.April 19, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    Breathtaking beautiful Mona!
    BRAVO!!

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  17. stampingbowdApril 19, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    So gorgeous!!!! I love the rose buds!

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  18. Sue Lelli April 19, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    Your foliage was worth the effort and you made orange look FABULOUS! So Pretty, Mona!

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  19. Denise van DeventerApril 20, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    Your artwork is amazing and is really so beautiful! ;-)

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  20. GigglesApril 21, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    More beauty! As much as I like Garys floral paintings, I much prefer your style. There is something crisper and more unique and stylized about yours... I also love the way you marry colour. Keep being you... I truly think you are so gifted!

    Hugs Giggles

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  21. Petra SwartApril 22, 2016 at 5:58 AM

    I think you did wonderful with the orange and all the foliage is beautiful!!!! I love the beautiful colour of the rose!!!! So lovely!!!!

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  22. MirnaApril 22, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    Wow, Mona this is soooooo beautiful! Love these colors! You definitely are gifted!

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  23. Linda WalkerApril 28, 2016 at 2:15 AM

    Mona,
    Appears you have many talents! As much as I'd love to have a knack for painting, it just does not come naturally to me. I went to an evening paint party and was a little embarassed with my " work of art." Lol! Your rose is beautiful and the colors are stunning.
    Linda

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  24. Linda WalkerApril 28, 2016 at 2:15 AM

    Mona,
    Appears you have many talents! As much as I'd love to have a knack for painting, it just does not come naturally to me. I went to an evening paint party and was a little embarassed with my " work of art." Lol! Your rose is beautiful and the colors are stunning.
    Linda

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