tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post2530040265736166911..comments2024-03-07T11:07:25.660+00:00Comments on Botanical Sketches and Other Stories: Making it Workshevaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-12003856121604491762014-01-14T12:58:09.024+00:002014-01-14T12:58:09.024+00:00I love your explanation of how each painting is cr...I love your explanation of how each painting is created and learn something new every time. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-70801642781770150212014-01-11T21:19:01.961+00:002014-01-11T21:19:01.961+00:00Thank you so much, Jeanette!! That's high prai...Thank you so much, Jeanette!! That's high praise coming from you- I'm delighted you commented! :)shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-61195639102989595152014-01-11T19:42:09.055+00:002014-01-11T19:42:09.055+00:00Just beautiful berries despite the obstacles in th...Just beautiful berries despite the obstacles in the way. I agree, that photos are fabulous as reference but being able to work from life really helps you observe so much more. A mix of the two becomes a good partnership for reliable, realistic work.<br /><br />I seldom to never draw or paint botanicals and I so respect those artists, such as you, who can do so well.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-46883827895321976152014-01-11T08:13:19.977+00:002014-01-11T08:13:19.977+00:00Thank you Janene. I've still a fair bit to do ...Thank you Janene. I've still a fair bit to do but the end is in sight, thank God!shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-80747284790988114632014-01-11T00:43:44.966+00:002014-01-11T00:43:44.966+00:00The Ceiba painting turned out beautifully even wit...The Ceiba painting turned out beautifully even with all of your challenges. Good thing you had access to a tree where you could get a fresh supply of cuttings each day. Sounds like a fascinating plant--I've never heard of it before. <br />The iris is coming along well. I love the plump richness of the berries with the counterpoint of the dried pods and stem.Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524256338602386374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-9908705920355901392014-01-10T21:40:36.362+00:002014-01-10T21:40:36.362+00:00Thanks Rhonda. I'm pleased with how it's g...Thanks Rhonda. I'm pleased with how it's going but at this stage, I really want to get it finished and paint something else!shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-70486553161474460982014-01-10T21:37:19.286+00:002014-01-10T21:37:19.286+00:00It's a gorgeous tree, isn't it! It has the...It's a gorgeous tree, isn't it! It has the most amazing trunk as well, with huge prickles. I'd love to paint it again someday.shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210683459670654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-31528200841548372502014-01-10T21:31:39.905+00:002014-01-10T21:31:39.905+00:00Oh, how I love that Ceiba speciosa!Oh, how I love that Ceiba speciosa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470799017907029605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7603463878349085244.post-42477144082615000732014-01-10T21:20:51.640+00:002014-01-10T21:20:51.640+00:00The iris painting really appeals to me in the warm...The iris painting really appeals to me in the warmth of the berries against the almost neutral-to-cool greys. Lovely work, all around. I admire anyone who can do botanical painting. I know it's not for my temperament at all.RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.com