Monday, June 20, 2016

a trio of luminescent poppies

Happy Summer! I've been practicing painting poppies AGAIN. This time, I painted a trio of luminescent white poppies on an 11" x 14" canvas panel inspired by a lesson in The Beauty of Oil Painting book by Gary Jenkins.
After painting and repainting each poppy 2 or 3 times, I stepped away and called it complete. I can see where I need improvement so on to the next. Each brush stroke is quite a learning experience. 



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24 comments:

  1. Your poppies just glow, Mona! I love the colors you chose. You've somehow managed to look as delicate as they really are.

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  2. HOLY MOLY!! This is pure perfection ... So beautiful!

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  3. Wow! I love these, Mona. Gorgeous!

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  4. WOW! The poppies look so soft and fluffy! What a feast for the eyes this is! Just gorgeous!
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  5. So beautiful, Mona!!! TFS
    Have a great day!!!

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  6. Beautiful coloring on your poppies and leaves Mona! what a beautiful piece!

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  7. Mona - your paintings are truly gorgeous. Each one you share is amazing!

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  8. My gosh, Mona, your painting blows me away every single time!! These are stunning!! Wow!! Absolutely gorgeous poppies!! Love them!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  9. Mona you are fab with paint. You sure have a talent. This is amazing!

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  10. Stunning, love the pink splashes of colour on the edges of the poppies...so pretty!! Congratulations on being featured this week on ppf!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  11. Beautifully done Mona, love the depth in your flowers!!

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  12. Love the pink tips on your beautiful white poppies, Mona!

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  13. Mona these are unbelievable, wow, they look so alive, amazing brushwork, - you have such talent!!

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  14. Oh Wow Mona....... this is truly stunning!! Fabulous brushwork on those flowers..... anyone would be thrilled to hang this on their wall!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  15. Mona...the flowers are stunning!...and love the way you painted the leaves, esp. the larger ones!

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  16. Wow, the deep background really makes these beauties pop!

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  17. Wow at first I thought the flowers were a photo. These are simply amazing.

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  18. Amazing, Mona! Truly gorgeous work! You are so talented!

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  19. Oh wow, Mona, your paintings are incredible! Absolutely gorgeous poppies!! Love them!!

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  20. Wow, the colors just pop off the canvas, Mona! I'm so amazed at your progress! This is magnificent! TFS!

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  21. Beautiful, I love that the poppies look so delicate, fab job :)

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  22. I keep scrolling back up to take another look at the gorgeous poppies.

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