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Pumpkins
watercolor on Fabriano paper
30 cm x 23 cm/ 12 " x 9"




This painting is based on a photo provided by art friend, Geri Berkenstock, painted with his permission.  I really love the warm colors of the season. It took me quite a bit of effort to build up the strong oranges, glazing my colors with many layers.

This is a fun time of year, especially for kids. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!


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  1. Salty Pumpkin Studio30 October 2016 at 13:49

    Beautiful pumpkins
    Prayers for Italy after the recent earthquake

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    1. Celia Blanco30 October 2016 at 18:33

      Thank you Maywyn, lets hope this is the last one!

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  2. Celia Blanco30 October 2016 at 18:33

    Thank you Catherine!

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  3. Angelsdoor * Penny31 October 2016 at 02:30

    I love this painting! The pumpkins jump off the canvas, such brilliant colors.. Simply beautiful.
    blessings,
    Penny

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  4. Jane31 October 2016 at 14:26

    I love these warm colors too, and I love the way the pumpkins are placed, you made a gorgeous painting.

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  5. Sonia Aguiar1 November 2016 at 17:57

    Beautiful fall colors, Celia!
    Hugs :)

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  6. Joan Tavolott2 November 2016 at 04:23

    Wow! You got such depth to the color. Beautiful!!

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    1. Celia Blanco4 November 2016 at 09:43

      Thank you, Joan, I really appreciate you noticing the depth, worked hard in that area.

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  7. Judy3 November 2016 at 19:33

    The colours are so vibrant, beautiful painting, Celia. Just had some pumpkin soup. :)

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  8. Cora10 November 2016 at 18:10

    I like those bright colors. I find it always difficult to paint the colors of the pumpkin. You did a good job on your pumpkins.

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    1. Celia Blanco11 November 2016 at 09:15

      It helped me to keep layering the colors with the same color families. Thank you Cora!

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  9. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com13 November 2016 at 03:15

    A stroke of genius making the stalk blue. Wow - the vibration is wonderful.

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