Spring is coming which means paint-outs at nearby Arlington Garden. I was there with a plein air group in January and posted that painting in Arlington Garden in January. Since I've joined and painted with so many plein air groups, I think I've lost count of how many paintings I've done there. I have them listed under "Arlington Garden" in the Label section on the right.
I've already been twice this month with different groups. Everyone is ready for spring flowers but the special (for our area) red poppies aren't quite blooming abundantly yet. So I chose a view from under a pepper tree looking along a row of agaves to some newly planted, large garden urns. I tried this view in gouache since I thought the foreground agave might work better with its yellow edges. And I love including power poles! Maybe the poppies will be at their peak on my next visit.
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| 5 x 7" Gouache |
I just love how you painted those agave, Sherry. You find real beauty in the scenes you paint. Looking forward to your next visit!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Terry! The garden is on the schedule for this week again.
DeleteDear Sherry - you took something ordinary and really made it extraordinary. I have not used gouache too often but you certainly know how to use it well. May inspire me to get some of mine out and try it. Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me and leave your good wishes for Sarge. Take care and have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie! Gouache has taken some experimenting for sure. We love our pets and know how others feel when things are upsetting.
DeleteWonderful , fresh and bold colors, at first I thought it was an oil , really great. I never tried gouache, but really like the effect you achieved.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, Thank You! Gouache has been fun to try and get used to using.
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