I have loved nasturtiums since I was a child (although I knew them by their Afrikaans name of kappertjies then). They were easy to grow and produced loads of flowers over a long period. I remember always being on the lookout for interesting colours: the ones with petals that shaded from red in the centre to yellow at the edges were my favourite.
I still have them in my garden and enjoy their beautiful colours when they bloom in the beginning of our South African winter. (May, June)
This painting is a commission for someone who saw a similar framed painting I had at the flee market last Saturday in our town. Original sold! ;-)
Gouache and watersoluble pencils on Daler Rowney 300g/m new Grain Aquafine paper.
ART: Gouache
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nasturtium, kappertjies, orange, red, yellow, flowers, leaves, green plants, garden, commission, elizabeth kendall
Comments
They are beautiful Liz, you have an absolute knack with Nasturtiums! Beautifully done, I am sure the buyer is absolutely thrilled!
You are a darling! Thanks so much Maree. Thanks for adding it to your favs as well, I appreciate that!!
– Elizabeth Kendall
A sweet lively painting, Liz!
Thanks Sally! So kind.
– Elizabeth Kendall
Soooooooooooooooooooooo Beautiful & Stylish Elizabeth , I so Love Nasturtiums ..Wow
Many thanks for your visit and lovely comment my dear friend ..Best wishes Paul
Thanks so much Paul, a warmhearted compliment like this (from a great artist like you) makes my day!!
Take care. ;-)
– Elizabeth Kendall
Gorgeous work Liz love the use of colors
Thanks Maggie! I so appreciate your kind compliment and the fav! ;-)
– Elizabeth Kendall
beautiful artwork
Many, many thanks!!
– Elizabeth Kendall
Net so baie mooi soos die Kappertjies wat tans oral by ons (wild) blom!
Laaiza, hoe meer ek kyk hoe mooier word dit vir my!
Hoe bly is ek dat jy my kappertjies so aanprys, baie dankie Pieta! Waardeer baie!
– Elizabeth Kendall
This is a really happy, joyful painting. I think your client will be overjoyed.
Thanks so very much Lynda, wonderful and encouraging words, appreciation!
– Elizabeth Kendall
Beautiful work … Congratulations on your feature November 4th, 2011!!!
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Many thanks Evita! You make my day!! ;-)
– Elizabeth Kendall
This is truly beautiful! Love it!
Thanks Dee! Your words and the fav make my heart warm!
– Elizabeth Kendall
I adore nasturtiums also……….but sadly the snails eat mine no matter what I do so I end up staring in envy at those who can grow them…………..this is really lovely…………I might have to buy a painting of Nasturtiums……….lol!!
Thanks so much Fara, a painting could be a consolation! Lol! Salt help for snails, I think.
Thanks so much for the fav, I really appreciate your wonderful comment!
– Elizabeth Kendall