Saturday, 30 July 2011

Anniversary Waltz

Every summer I like to buy a new book or dvd on watercolour and use it to inspire me to create in a different style.

At the art event I bought Ann Blockley's Experimental flowers in Watercolour - and its inspired me to be loose and wild in my flower paintings.

The Anniversary Waltz was named for our anniversary, but also for the two elements in the picture of the flower and the twig. They reminded me of a married couple. One bright and happy, the public face and the other muted and sturdy, like a backbone.

So here, for your delight,

Anniversary Waltz



and here it is with a mount around it, so you can see what its like when its hanging. 

AW on easel.


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20 comments:

  1. Unknown30 July 2011 at 03:42

    Pat that's gorgeous! Everything about it is just stunning! The colors, the composition, the soft blending and strong contrasts. Wow!

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  2. Judy30 July 2011 at 04:02

    This is great, Pat, really beautiful how the white flower stands out! I have a Ann Blockley's book "Watercolour Textures". Amazing what she does!

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  3. Pat30 July 2011 at 04:03

    Thanks Katherine.
    Wasn't sure what people would think - so delighted to hear you think it has the wow factor. xx

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  4. Pat30 July 2011 at 04:05

    Thanks, Judy!
    This is the first time I've seen her work - and I loved the realistic yet abstract feel to it!
    Amazing is right :) xx

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  5. Anonymous30 July 2011 at 04:07

    This is really beautiful Pat. The colours are gorgeous

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  6. ann @ studiohyde30 July 2011 at 04:56

    I agree, it is a lovely painting....regards ann.

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  7. norapaints@blogspot.com30 July 2011 at 05:10

    This is very nice Pat and Happy Anniversary again.

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  8. norapaints@blogspot.com30 July 2011 at 05:11

    This is very nice Pat, Happy Anniversary again.

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  9. Sadami30 July 2011 at 06:17

    Hi, Pat,
    ...it means your anniversary? Am I right? Congrats!! The work is charming. Technically, you challenge many things in it. Keep enjoying it forever~~~!!
    Cheers,Sadami

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  10. Arianna30 July 2011 at 06:40

    What amazing effects for a romantic waltz! Arianna

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  11. Dora Sislian Themelis30 July 2011 at 06:44

    Looks great Pat! Another good book find! Happy Anniversary to you!

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  12. Miss Hillbilly30 July 2011 at 07:05

    I love the thought you put into naming your paintings. That final paragraph about the bright one and the sturdy one...very thoughtful. The painting is lovely.

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  13. Studio at the Farm30 July 2011 at 08:34

    Pat, this is an absolutely gorgeous painting - so full of life! And I like your description of the sentiments inspiring your work.

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  14. Christiane Kingsley30 July 2011 at 11:53

    This is stunning indeed! I love the colors and the movement in this painting!

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  15. Pat30 July 2011 at 14:20

    Thank you all !
    I'm just delighted to read that you all love the painting and the sentiment behind it . xx

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  16. Unknown30 July 2011 at 17:57

    Stunning work Pat. I absolutely love this. Looks fantastic in the well chosen frame.

    Great job Pat.

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  17. Linda30 July 2011 at 21:25

    Very nice! That has a lot of personality considering it's a flower.

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  18. Tito31 July 2011 at 03:54

    Hi Pat, I like very much this style, to me, this flower is really beautiful. Everything looks nice, composition, colors, light and shadows. Congratulations. Ciao.

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  19. Ann31 July 2011 at 12:45

    This is really pretty. I like hearing your thoughts on the painting as well

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  20. Anonymous6 August 2011 at 12:23

    I love this loose flower watercolor. I like both the looseness and the colors used. I have all John Blockley's books because I love his landscapes and after seeing your painting I have now ordered Anne Blockley's two books.
    Jean

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