Tuesday, August 16, 2011

"Flowers and Fruit", by Eleanor Erickson Hargrave





"Flowers and Fruit", 11" x 11", Original Watercolor. This cheerful watercolor was inspired when I went looking for some pretty flowers to paint. I painted "Blue Cornflower", which sold right away and I needed to keep painting. The flowers were still fresh and I really wanted to paint using similar colors of cobalt blue and yellows. I traded the pitcher for a smaller one and then started at it. (I love those dishes) It was a lovely day out and I could feel the energy as I paint right next to the window. When I finished, the painting was a little unsettling to me until I realized it needed to be cropped. I LOVE it now after making it square, a wonderful shape for many paintings. When I look at it now, I see luscious colors of cheerful energy. Wow...I should bottle that energy! It is available if you are interested. arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you, Eleanor (Ellie) Erickson Hargrave






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