Poppies in Watercolor

04
Oct
2013

Poppies in Watercolor

categories: My Artwork, My Home and Garden

Keeping things simple today. No shading, no fancy watercolor tricks, just plain, solid color on a white background. The keep-it-simple (KISS) rule always works. This painting–which was inspired by a pillow case that caught my sister’s eye–is for my sister’s new home. She wants to add a touch of orange in every room, and I’m happy to oblige. I can’t wait to pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee with my sissy in her new kitchen.

30 Comments on Poppies in Watercolor

annedesign
October 4, 2013 at 5:01 pm (9 years ago)

Beautiful, love it!
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- afternoonartist
  October 4, 2013 at 5:11 pm (9 years ago)
  
  Thank you, Anne. I hope my sister likes it, too.
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  - annedesign
    October 4, 2013 at 5:27 pm (9 years ago)
    
    I’m sure she will.
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Pink Saucer
October 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm (9 years ago)

This is beautiful! I like the KIS rule!
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- afternoonartist
  October 4, 2013 at 6:07 pm (9 years ago)
  
  Thank you. The KISS rule always works for me!
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Boomdeeadda
October 4, 2013 at 8:29 pm (9 years ago)

I really love that technique and the subject of your artwork. Your sister will be thrilled at how thoughtful you’ve been.
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- afternoonartist
  October 4, 2013 at 10:45 pm (9 years ago)
  
  I sure hope so!
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Pat
October 4, 2013 at 10:02 pm (9 years ago)

Beautiful composition and colors.
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- afternoonartist
  October 4, 2013 at 10:46 pm (9 years ago)
  
  Thank you, Pat.
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beverlydyer
October 4, 2013 at 11:14 pm (9 years ago)

One of my favorite ways to paint…line, shape, and color. Beautiful!
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- afternoonartist
  October 5, 2013 at 3:40 am (9 years ago)
  
  It was so quick and easy. I completed this painting in about two hours.
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angie013
October 4, 2013 at 11:14 pm (9 years ago)

Wow, sooo lovely, I love the simple shapes and colours a lot! This makes me wanna grab my own water colours Keep it up!
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- afternoonartist
  October 5, 2013 at 3:41 am (9 years ago)
  
  Thanks, Angie. I used to follow another watercolor artist for several years. She inspired me to learn how to use watercolors. If you have a hankering, definitely give it a try. I find it very relaxing.
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shreejacob
October 4, 2013 at 11:31 pm (9 years ago)

It’s beautiful!! Thanks for showing that simple works too!!
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- afternoonartist
  October 5, 2013 at 3:42 am (9 years ago)
  
  So, this type of painting you could definitely do.
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  - shreejacob
    October 5, 2013 at 3:59 am (9 years ago)
    
    Yup..I think so…..hehe
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Mary Sculptor
October 5, 2013 at 12:54 am (9 years ago)

This is so lovely, Jill! I love the colors, and the harmonious composition, and the greatly working KISS rule! That’s a wonderful gift!
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- afternoonartist
  October 5, 2013 at 3:43 am (9 years ago)
  
  Thank you, Mary. My sister called me tonight to say she loved it.
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Cindy D.
October 5, 2013 at 1:48 am (9 years ago)

Wow, it’s really cool and so different! The design is terrific. I love how some of those vine-ferny things look like they could be shadows. Wonderful color too!
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- afternoonartist
  October 5, 2013 at 3:46 am (9 years ago)
  
  Thanks, Cindy. I thought it might be nice to show a different style of work. I received my new Copic pens in the mail this week along with some paper made specially for them. I experimented with them a bit and was able to do some rudimentary shading, but there’s definitely a big learning curve to mastering them like you have.
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  - Cindy D.
    October 7, 2013 at 9:26 pm (9 years ago)
    
    Haha, you are too kind! I think I have a long way to go.
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littlepinkdove
October 5, 2013 at 3:34 am (9 years ago)

Love this! There is delicate beauty in simplicity…
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- afternoonartist
  October 5, 2013 at 3:46 am (9 years ago)
  
  I agree!
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pamelajeannestudio
October 5, 2013 at 4:28 am (9 years ago)

It sure doesn’t need to be complicated to be beautiful. If I were your sister, I would LOVE it!
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- afternoonartist
  October 6, 2013 at 12:26 am (9 years ago)
  
  Thanks, Pamela.
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The Renegade Seamstress
October 6, 2013 at 12:03 am (9 years ago)

Wow, Jill, I have such respect and admiration for your beautiful paintings!! I’m always impressed. I especially love the colors of this one.
Happy Saturday!
Beth
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- afternoonartist
  October 6, 2013 at 12:27 am (9 years ago)
  
  Thanks, Beth. The colors kind of have a fall-ish vibe. But it’s not feeling like fall this week. The temperatures have been in the high 80s.
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elenacaravela
October 6, 2013 at 1:53 am (9 years ago)

Less is sometimes more, and the joy in this piece is bubbling over. Fantastic, Jill!
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- afternoonartist
  October 7, 2013 at 3:21 am (9 years ago)
  
  Thank you, Elena. So happy for my sister. She loves her new home and now we’re neighbors.
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