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Spider Plant Studies




Spider Plant Study I
watercolor on paper
12,5 cm x 18 cm

I enjoy studying leaves on plants. Because of this, I found the stripes on Spider plants to be an interesting subject. In my first study, I limited my palette to Quinacridone Magenta, Quinacridone Gold and Ultramarine Turquoise, all from Daniel Smith.


 Spider Plant Study II
watercolor on paper
16cm x 24 cm


 For the second study I used my regular colors because I wanted to focus more on the leaves.



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  1. Judy11 September 2015 at 17:23

    Great paintings, Celia! I love spider plants, I have three, all with different stripes.

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    1. Celia Blanco11 September 2015 at 22:22

      Thanks Judy! I love their stripes too! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. Laura11 September 2015 at 18:35

    Great strong shapes with interesting negative spaces Celia. Both lovely pieces. Plants are indeed fabulous subjects to study. Have fun and enjoy your week.

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    1. Celia Blanco11 September 2015 at 22:24

      Thank you so much for your feedback, Laura! Have a great weekend!

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  3. Deborah Nolan11 September 2015 at 19:07

    Celia- I think both pieces are superb. I used to have a spider plant many moons ago. They are such fun to grow because of their babies that seem to spread. Your limited palette for the top painting certainly looks like you used more than three colors. Just shows what a great painting one can create just from there colors. Thanks Celia for sharing. Hope you have a delightful weekend. Hugs!

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    1. Celia Blanco11 September 2015 at 22:33

      It is a funny plant, originally given to me by someone who took the time to propagate it. I feel the limited palette also looks more cohesive, it is a great exercise for me! Thank you for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

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  4. Debi Hinshaw11 September 2015 at 23:21

    I love both your studies Celia, plants can be fun subjects to paint with interesting colors and shapes. Your sketches are very good! I like the shadows and lights in these paintings!

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    1. Celia Blanco14 September 2015 at 13:01

      Thank you Debi! Have a wonderful painting week!

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  5. Jane12 September 2015 at 09:57

    How nice to see the spider plant again , it isn't often you see it around here, two great works Celia ! It's a plant I really like with all the 'babies' hanging at the end of the leaves , when I meet one again I think I will steal a baby :-))

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    1. Celia Blanco14 September 2015 at 13:07

      Thank you so much Jane! I have plenty, I wish I could mail one to you! :-)

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  6. Joan Tavolott12 September 2015 at 22:51

    Great studies! I like seeing what you did in the first one with just 3 colors. The second one is lovely too.

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    1. Celia Blanco14 September 2015 at 21:57

      Thanks Joan, I was surprised myself by the limited palette.

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  7. Manon,Stéph♡Mia14 September 2015 at 00:02

    Tes aquarelles sont vraiment très belles

    Gros bisous

    Manon

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    1. Celia Blanco14 September 2015 at 21:58

      Thank you Manon, you are too kind! I hope you are having a nice week!

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  8. Lorraine Brown14 September 2015 at 10:40

    So interesting Celia how the choice of colours can give the same subject so many looks

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    1. Celia Blanco14 September 2015 at 21:59

      It is fun to explore, I know it is something you do so well!

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  9. Carmella Tuliszewski14 September 2015 at 14:24

    A great idea Celia. Many times I have looked at a flower study and thought that the leaves were stealing the show. I especially love your Study II, the colors and composition are really eay catching!

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  10. Ann15 September 2015 at 22:43

    These are lovely! You really captured the character of the plant.

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  11. Wendy Barrett16 September 2015 at 14:05

    Hi Celia,
    You've got great looseness in the top one and great shadows in the bottom one! I can understand your attraction to spider plants. I had a treasured spider plant as a child and was thrilled when it grew some "babies".

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  12. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com16 September 2015 at 21:54

    Gosh - it is wonderful Celia. I especially love the juxtaposition of the curve of the handle next to those spiky leaves. Love spider plants and especially the new baby shoots.

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  13. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com16 September 2015 at 21:55

    Gosh - it is wonderful Celia. I especially love the juxtaposition of the curve of the handle next to those spiky leaves. Love spider plants and especially the new baby shoots.

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  14. Unknown17 September 2015 at 22:38

    You're such a good artist, Celia, and I can see why here. You take the time to explore your subjects from different angles, painting them with different processes... you set a good example for the rest of us!

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  15. art by Michael Perchard28 September 2015 at 17:56

    Hello Celia! I so love the way you painted these plants! Bravo! I love all the movement! Exciting and peaceful at the same time!!!! You always use watercolor in its best way! Take care my friend!
    Michael

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  16. Wildflowerhouse28 September 2015 at 21:35

    Love both paintings very much. Don't you just love DSmith' quinacrodones. They are so lively.

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  17. Manon,Stéph♡Mia29 September 2015 at 15:19

    Un petit coucou pour te souhaiter une belle semaine ♥♡

    Bisous

    Manon

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  18. Manon,Stéph♡Mia29 September 2015 at 15:19

    Un petit coucou pour te souhaiter une belle semaine ♥♡

    Bisous

    Manon

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  19. Deborah Nolan6 October 2015 at 20:01

    Oh Celia this is my kind of scene. Just beautiful. Your sky is especially eye catching. Hope you have a lovely day. Hugs

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  20. Deborah Nolan21 December 2015 at 18:41

    Dear Celia what a perfect way to make this season of giving meaningful. Your painting is gorgeous. I pray you and your family are blessed with abundant joy this Christmas season. Hugs Debbie

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  21. Deborah Nolan9 February 2016 at 21:49

    Celia your gull is lovely. You certainly caught his personality too. Great tip about using a photo from your phone. Hope you are having a great day. Hugs!

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  22. Deborah Nolan31 October 2016 at 19:10

    Dear Celia this is a wonderful painting to celebrate the fall season. The glazing really adds such a beautiful depth. Hope you have a great week. Hugs!

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