This was inspired by a one dollar greeting card I bought. I love frangipanis, which are a joy to draw and paint, and a recurring theme in some of my work. This started out as a watercolour pencil sketch, and later developed it into a watercolour painting. It took a long time to get to the final stage. The final stage was to spray the painting with clear water, then add a very loose wash of blue, pink and yellows, then spinkle salt on it. This was a bit risky, but it paid off. I loved the final result. I sold it last year in our exhibition.
This is beautiful, but then all of the work in your portfolio is. I have had one of these plants for several years and it is blooming now for the first time. The flowers are beautiful and I have already taken mayy photos of them. This will go right into favorites.
Thank you Suzanne! I appreciate the very kind words. I used to have a plant like this, and the flowers are gorgeous and have such a beautiful perfume. Unfortunately it died. Not sure why.
beautiful work……i think i know the greeting card you mean, i’ve purchased the paper too lol… its very pretty but no where near as lovely as your piece, well done on your challenge win !
Thank you, Annette! This little painting seems to be getting a lot of attention. I appreciate the kindness and encouragement, and also appreciate the lovely banner. : ) xox
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That is gorgeous, so full of colour and I love the butterfly :-)
Your work is very beautiful !!
This is beautiful, but then all of the work in your portfolio is. I have had one of these plants for several years and it is blooming now for the first time. The flowers are beautiful and I have already taken mayy photos of them. This will go right into favorites.
Thank you Suzanne! I appreciate the very kind words. I used to have a plant like this, and the flowers are gorgeous and have such a beautiful perfume. Unfortunately it died. Not sure why.
– Karin Zeller
Lovely work, congrats on the sale.
Congratulations!!!
beautiful work……i think i know the greeting card you mean, i’ve purchased the paper too lol… its very pretty but no where near as lovely as your piece, well done on your challenge win !
Thank you, Annette! This little painting seems to be getting a lot of attention. I appreciate the kindness and encouragement, and also appreciate the lovely banner. : ) xox
– Karin Zeller
Congratulations on your feature with this lovely work!
I can almost smell it!
Beautiful!
JUNE 13th, 2011
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Thank you so much, Mary! I really appreciate the feature in your gallery, as well as the the special banner. xox
– Karin Zeller