Begonias

"Begonias" 5" x 7" Acrylic on canvas panel

In the Wegner Grotto were several tubs of begonias. Perhaps they had nothing to do with the park, but they were there. I felt compelled to paint them in the final moments of the competition, and this is how they turned out. 

I like the composition and the way it turned out, but it was not what they were looking for.  It was fun to paint in about thirty minutes, though.

Carol

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In the Pink

"In the Pink" 8" x 10"  Oil on wrapped canvas

I resurrected a blah painting, this one, today when I did a demo for a friend to show him my dry glazing technique.  It's something I devised to suit my own needs, and it turns out to be innovative and pretty darn effective.  I will be teaching this technique in a workshop in Virginia late in the Spring in The Red Queen Gallery where I'm represented.

Resurrecting paintings that fall flat, or come up short will be the theme of my workshop. I'll let you know when it is scheduled and where.

Carol

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Begonias

"Begonias" 20" x16" Acrylic on canvas panel

I haven't had begonias on my front porch in years, but I came across this photo of when I did, so I painted it. I did this one a year or so ago, but hadn't posted it.  I may paint her over again, in oil this time.  She was fun, and I've learned so much since.  

I love to paint light coloured flowers with dark backgrounds. It makes the blossom seem really important. And when you look this good, why not totally become the star?

Carol

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Begonias

"Begonias" 20" x 16" Oil on wrapped canvas

I wandered through the greenhouse with my camera, looking for flowers I didn't grow myself. I had shot succulents the last visit, so I was looking for color.  Begonias delighted my eyes as I turned the corner. 

I began this painting two years ago, but didn't finish it until this morning. She leaned against a wall in my studio waiting for me to decide if she was worth the effort. She was.

That you visit me regularly... well, it delights me.
Carol

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Balboa Park Begonia

"Balboa Park Begonia" 20" x 16" Oil on wrapped canvas

I saw her from a distance in the Balboa Park Conservatory in San Diego. At first glance I was attracted to her translucent petals. But by the time I got close to her the light had changed, and the leaves became almost more stunning than her bloom.

Here we are again with my favorite palette of colors—red and green.  I seem to be attracted to this combination, and in this case, the black background served me well.  I had left it white, but it was less than stellar.

This and most of the paintings you see on my blog are shown on Daily Paintworks. They are also available for sale through their auction.

Thank you for visiting today.
Carol