Another opening, another show
March 30th, 2006
A different view of an opening magnolia blossom from Descanso.
As part of an ongoing experiment with some art friends, I painted the background with Van Dyke brown watercolor, then scumbled some white gouache over top. When that was dry I drew the flower and stems and painted it with watercolor and gouache, and touched it up with a little colored pencil at the end.
I might go back and add the genus and species later, but maybe not. This was done mostly for practice.
I wish these magnolias bloomed all year. I just love, love, love them.
I am glad you are painting more of this magnolia
Beautiful!
Tried to leave a comment about the buds but blogger keept eating it.
Beautiful! I just love these flowers, too.
Oh your magnolia took my breathe away…..and it really brought home that yes Deb Spring is coming to the midwest. Lovely thanks for sharing
Absolutely beautiful. I was amazed to see the different things you used to get this beautiful effect! I get too narrow in my thinking and need to be more open like you. I also lovelovelove magnolia’s. I had one in Wisconsin and when I moved my daughter transplanted it to her house so I still get to see it.
Wow, Karen, that is really wonderful. I love the techique, I have never used gouche only transparent watercolors. Good job.
I love the background, it makes the magnolia look antique like. Beautiful…
Very interesting use of materials. The finished product speaks for itself. It is not only beautiful, it is interstiong. Jean
Wow, Karen, another beauty. Love the color.
Very impressive – I like the depth you’ve got looking into the bloom.
I love magnolias too. The ones at my house are just starting to bud so it will be awhile before they are as open as yours. I really like the background effect you did here.