Monday 28 January 2013

Don't wait.........!


Don't wait until Valentines Day to tell someone special what they mean to you :-).

But if you do want to produce something special for the day, watercolour is an expressive medium to be creative this Valentines day!


These 3 roses have been painted, each using a different technique.

Artistically speaking, as we head towards Spring, we sometimes rush to pick up yellows to capture daffodils and primroses - these little splashes of warm red tones after these cold winter months, is very welcome!


So don't hesitate, grab your brush and have a splash with red - something special for someone special!

17 comments:

  1. Beatufil, marvellous roses :)

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  2. Such nice brushwork, Kaye.....love them all.

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  3. What a wonderful loosely painted rose. I love it. And it's so exciting to paint with red. Hm now there's a thought!

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    1. Have a go Polly - lovely warm shades in this cool wintery weather ;-)

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  4. beautiful all of them - love painting with red!

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    1. Thanks Sharon :-) I sometimes find that the red can dry a slightly duller colour when it dries - strange, must try some different shades! Lovely to have a splash of colour though!

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  5. Lovely examples Kaye.... I struggle to find a "good" red, am looking for a really bright warm orange red, I do like a mix of alizarin crimson and burn sienna but that isn't quite right, a lot don't have the vibrancy I'm looking for, but like you will try some different shades and mixes... will know it as soon as I see it!!

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  6. Beautiful, vibrant red roses Kaye - what a pick-me-up for these gray, wet January days. Love them.

    Hugs.

    Karen xxx

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    1. Hiya Karen, I think we all need a bit of colour....and heat now!!! Hope all's well with you xx

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  7. Absolutely beautiful Kaye, lively and vibrant. All of them are gorgeous, but my favourite, I think, is the bud. I have a few shades of red that don't get much use so I must have a go myself.
    Thanks for putting these on you blog.
    Susan

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    1. Hello Susan :-))
      Thanks for the comment - yes do have a play with reds, it's wonderful for warming up!

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  8. Hi Kaye,
    I like your red. What is a great idea of mixing red. I love it all. Thank you for sharing.
    Xxx
    Thum

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    1. Hello Thum!!! You're welcome, I love posting to my blog! Thanks for commenting x

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