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Poppies



Poppies
watercolor on Fabriano Artistico paper 
7"x 5" inches

 I created this painting from a sketch I did earlier in July.  I sketched on site and painted at home. It worked out well because the reference photos were not very helpful, without the sketch I would have  had to abandon the project. 



 

my plein air sketch 
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  1. Manon,Stéph♡Mia3 August 2016 at 00:11

    C'est magnifique, j'adore cette fleur :)

    Gros bisous

    Manon

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    1. Celia Blanco4 August 2016 at 14:26

      Thank you so much Manon! A big kiss to you as well! :)

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  2. hmuxo3 August 2016 at 01:33

    That's why we should all sketch...for future paintings!!! Beautiful rich color!!!!

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    1. Celia Blanco4 August 2016 at 14:27

      I am so happy you like it Hilda, really love your eagle painting! Thank you for stopping by!

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  3. Salty Pumpkin Studio4 August 2016 at 10:58

    Very nice. The two flowers together look like they are ready for sketching. Outdoors versus photographs, on site wins every time.

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    1. Celia Blanco4 August 2016 at 14:28

      It does, my photos were awful! I wish I could always work from life. Thank you for your kind visit!

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  4. Helen H Trachy4 August 2016 at 18:15

    Poppies are always a favorite! Nice job Celia! Happy weekend to you! Bisous

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  5. Sonia Aguiar4 August 2016 at 23:51

    Beautiful poppies, Celia!

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    1. Celia Blanco5 August 2016 at 07:30

      Thank you for your kind comment Sonia! Hugs!

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  6. Deborah Nolan5 August 2016 at 21:54

    Dear Celia such a lovely painting friend. Those poppies just dance on the paper. Hope you have a great weekend. Hugs!

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  7. Joan Tavolott6 August 2016 at 15:20

    I just love poppies and these came out really lovely!!! You did a great job on the background so it doesn't compete with the poppies and they stand out as the stars! Well done!

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    1. Celia Blanco11 August 2016 at 09:45

      Thank you Joan, I am happy you like the background, it was a challenge,

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  8. Lata6 August 2016 at 18:43

    Lovely Painting Celia.!

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  9. Lata6 August 2016 at 18:44

    Lovely Painting Celia.!

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  10. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com11 August 2016 at 04:48

    It is amazing how the especially sketches stay in our mind and remind us of the reality. Photos just do not do flowers justice.
    This is a beautiful watercolor.

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    1. Celia Blanco11 August 2016 at 09:48

      It is never the same in a photograph, wish I could always work from a sketch. Thank you for your kind words Julie!!

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  11. Cora15 August 2016 at 18:09

    Celia, this painting is very beautiful. Like the colors.

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  12. Salty Pumpkin Studio25 August 2016 at 00:58

    Prayers for Italy,
    and you are home safe

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  13. art by Michael Perchard25 August 2016 at 13:32

    Good morning Celia!
    I so love your beautiful and so very well done poppies. Full of fantastic color, wonderful movement and great excitement! Bravo buddy! (Sad for our Australian buddy, Wendy!)
    Take care my good friend and stay well!
    Michael

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  14. Tanya Gwen Minnick13 September 2016 at 14:45

    Your art is beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us :)
    Namaste

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