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Yellow Peppers



 Yellow Peppers
watercolor on paper
28 x 20 cm./ 11" x 8 "

I hope everyone had a nice summer/ winter (for those of you in the southern hemisphere).

I have worked a lot in my sketchbook despite not sharing much of what is in it. The sketches led me to paint these peppers. I was attracted by the varying cold and warm yellows in the peppers and the plate itself makes for an interesting play of light with the colors. I love to paint what surrounds me.

Thanks for taking interest in my work!
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  1. Polly Birchall15 September 2014 at 09:39

    Love these peppers and the lovely shine on their skin

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    1. Celia Blanco15 September 2014 at 16:40

      Thank you Polly, it was hard to get the values right, I'm happy to have your feedback!

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  2. martine paquet15 September 2014 at 10:57

    Good to see you back, Celia.
    Beautiful light and shadow..

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    1. Celia Blanco15 September 2014 at 16:39

      Thank you Martine, I appreciate you visit and comment!

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  3. Carmella Tuliszewski15 September 2014 at 13:22

    This piece is one of my favorites of your work. Love the way you handled the dish and the coloring on the peppers is perfect. Good to see you sharing again!

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  4. Tito15 September 2014 at 15:38

    Ciao Celia, sembra che l'estate qui vicino a Milano cominci adesso.....un vero peccato. Belli i tuoi peperoni e bello il piatto azzurro che hai scelto per il fondo. Buona settimana. Abbraccio.

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    1. Celia Blanco15 September 2014 at 16:35

      Tito, anche a Roma è lo stesso. Non ci resta che sperare per la prossima estate! Grazie per la visita, un abbraccio

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  5. Linda15 September 2014 at 18:05

    Beautiful! :)

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  6. Carol Blackburn15 September 2014 at 19:42

    Nicely done Celia. Thank you for coming by to visit my blog earlier.

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    1. Celia Blanco21 September 2014 at 21:53

      Thank you for the visit and nice comment, Carol!

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  7. Debbie Nolan15 September 2014 at 19:48

    Oh Celia - so glad to see you are back painting once again. Those peppers are beautiful...love the blue plate you used for the background as well. Hope you have a great week my friend.

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    1. Celia Blanco21 September 2014 at 21:54

      Thank you for your encouragement, it means so much! I wish the same to you!

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  8. Lorraine Brown15 September 2014 at 23:32

    Beautifully painted Celia, love the glow you have on these peppers

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  9. Jane15 September 2014 at 23:39

    Two excellent peppers , great shapes ! I find peppers difficult to paint because of the shape, but you make it look so easy ! Love the blue plate that enhances them beautifully. Have a nice week.

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    1. Celia Blanco21 September 2014 at 21:58

      I ripped up many attempts, they do have a funny shape. It sometimes ends up looking like its rotten. Thank you and I wish you a great week!

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  10. Draffin Bears15 September 2014 at 23:41

    Hi Celia,

    So lovely to discover your blog via Debbie.
    I love your wonderful watercolours and enjoyed looking back at your artwork.
    Have a great week
    Carolyn

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    1. Celia Blanco21 September 2014 at 21:59

      Thank you, Carolyn, any friend of Debbie's is a friend of mine. I'm happy to meet you!

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  11. Debi Hinshaw16 September 2014 at 01:07

    I love how your captured the colors and highlights of the peppers. Love the plate as well Celia! Very nice painting!

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    1. Celia Blanco21 September 2014 at 22:02

      Thanks, Debi, it is nice to be able to share something.
      I love your landscapes from Utah!

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  12. Unknown16 September 2014 at 02:57

    I'm in awe of the way you put those colors in just the right places, Celia. I would imagine with watercolor, there is not much room for error, you have to be confident in what you're doing, with each touch of the brush. You do that so beautifully!

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    1. Celia Blanco21 September 2014 at 22:06

      Thank you Katherine, you are so kind! I am learning with the years to work with my mistakes, believe me there are many!

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  13. Roses, Lace and Brocante16 September 2014 at 10:24

    Your peppers are exquisite Celia - and I love the electric blue background!
    I'm part of a small embroidery group and it was my turn to host it today - I made red pepper soup!
    They were large shiney red peppers and I thought what great subjects they would be to paint!
    Hugs
    Shane
    I appreciate your nod to your friends in the southern hemisphere - thank you!

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    1. Celia Blanco21 September 2014 at 23:01

      I can imagine how delicious! I hope you do paint them too! Thank you for your uplifting comment and visit Shane!

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  14. Helen H Trachy16 September 2014 at 14:10

    Hi Celia! Hope you had a lovely summer too! Your peppers look real good with the contrast of the blue plate. Happy painting, :)

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  15. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com17 September 2014 at 06:40

    absolutely GORGEOUS!

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  16. Olivier Violin17 September 2014 at 19:11

    Une aquarelle magnifique aux couleurs délicates.
    Bravo Celia !

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  17. Judy20 September 2014 at 12:29

    Wonderful peppers, in gorgeous colors!

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  18. Wendy Barrett20 September 2014 at 16:35

    I LOVE this Celia! You've really caught the gloss of their skins. Do Italians call peppers capsicums? That is what we call them here in Australia and for some reason I've always thought it was the Italian word for them.

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  19. art by Michael Perchard21 September 2014 at 02:28

    Hello Celia!
    So good to be back checking out your wonderful blog and beautiful art!
    These peppers are outstanding! I so love the way you painted the blue background. Celia, you use watercolors so very well. Your paintings always exhibit what is best about the medium! Your work is always luminous! Always some shiny glistening surprises! Ahhh! A pleasure to look at and enjoy over and over again!
    Keep them coming Celia!
    Oh, thank you! I had a grand summer! Now looking forward to a fantastic autumns. I so love the fall colors. Especially in New England. Leaves are already turning into their glorious colors! Wow!
    Michael

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  20. hmuxo22 September 2014 at 20:57

    You did a fantastic job with these peppers, Celia! Love the colors and such a perfect subject!!

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