Sunday, January 3, 2010

Making a painting



Making a painting.....
a trip to a peony farm a few years ago..
a photograph..
time to draw all those petals..
a place to paint..
lovely quinacridone colors..
water that needs changing..
favorite brushes..
a long cold windy day.
Thank you for visiting.
Lovely mosaics to see at Mary's blog.


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34 comments:

  1. Becky BrocatoJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    lovely!

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  2. ClaudiaJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    OOOOOOOOH my goodness where does one find a Peonie farm??

    Love the mosaic and your tools intertwined.

    Beautiful...

    Stop by if you get a chance--
    TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

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  3. TjJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    wow!

    happy 2010!

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  4. Gena @ thinking aloudJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Oh lovely!! very different and really tells a story about you. PS. also love your header!!! Gena

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  5. eileeninmdJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    Lovely mosaic on your painting supplies. Happy 2010.

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  6. IngalillJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    What a glorious mosaic :)

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  7. ValerieJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    Very nice - I did a double take - is the center flower real - or your creation? Beautiful!

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  8. CarolJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    Very creative mosaic. Your work is gorgeous. Always!

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  9. Nancy EatonJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    Love your mosaic -- and your painting!

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  10. LeslieJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    this painting is so beautiful you are so talented...it makes such a beautiful mosaic. happy new year. now i am going to go check out some of your other artwork

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  11. storytellerJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Wonderful mosaic of your creative work along with the tools you use. Delightful poem too. Thanks for sharing all! Happy Mosaic Monday ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  12. MaggieJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Your mosaic is lovely and your description of the creative process sounds so serene & idyllic.
    Happy New Year from Normandy.
    Maggie

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  13. RosaJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Oooh! I wish i could paint like you do, so beautiful. I like your Mosaic.

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  14. MandyJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful painting! Love the mosaic.

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  15. K SoucyJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    A very inspiring mosaic. :)

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  16. A Brush with ColorJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful! So delicate and intricate. It IS a very inspiring mosaic! Happy New Year to you!

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  17. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    I think peonies are such a beautiful subject to paint. Lovely and creative mosaic!

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  18. xinexJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Beautiful mosaic and painting. You are very talented!...Christine

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  19. Lori EJanuary 5, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    When one can see how the different layers of the painting stack up from the page it really shows how we paint.
    People are always amazed that the finished project has come from some basic colors laid down first then shaded and highlight to become such a pretty flower.
    Of course the talent of the painter is foremost.

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  20. christinaJanuary 5, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    ooh, this is so beautiful! peonies are just my favorite. so lovely.
    xo

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  21. KathyJanuary 5, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Your peony is gorgeous, a very creative mosaic too,Happy New Year, Kathy.

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  22. Treasia SteppJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    What a beautiful mosaic. Gorgeous paintings. I think peonies are lovely.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    I love how you do this. Your painting itself is gorgeous but to make your mosaic of the steps and materials great idea! ~Jeanne

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    how beautiful!!! Great mosaic.
    Thanks for your nice comment: you made my day! :-)
    happy new tear

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Wow. What a wonderful talent you have. My talent ends at coloring in the lines. lol. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Rosie

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  26. Lotta 8`)January 5, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Lovely mosaic! You paint beautiful pictures. Do you use watercolors? I have painted in watercolor before, it's fun and relaxing. Now I'm trying to paint with the camera :)
    Have a nice day!

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  27. Marilyn MillerJanuary 6, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Beautiful peony and mosaic!

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  28. KrisuJanuary 6, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Lovely mosaic and you're so talented painter!

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  29. EbieJanuary 6, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Carol, these paintings are more than gorgeous. I've look through your past posts and each has its own unique art. You are such a talented artist.

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  30. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 6, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    So sorry I am late in my comments. This is so beautiful! I love both your mosaic and your words.

    Happy MM!

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  31. MaryJanuary 7, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    You forgot to add one thing to your list about making a painting -- TALENT! Such a beautiful look at the creative process. Thanks for sharing, Carol! :)

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  32. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 7, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Carol, this is such a pretty mosaic of your beautiful talent! your painting of the peony is so detailed and gorgeous, and I loved seeing the artist's tools surrounding her work. laurie

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  33. Wanda LeeJanuary 7, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    What an innovative and utterly lovely mosiac, vignette of your exquisite water colour rendering of that pink peony; juxtaposed with the waterclour tubes of paint!~ Brilliant; stunningly beautiful!!..,

    ~ That free form poetry was an amazing and creative touch as well!..,

    Thanks for your kind and encouraging comment; I'm delighted that you enjoyed "the honey bee" water colour study!..,

    Cheers from Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen

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  34. FarahJanuary 25, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Hi Carol, I just see your blog, its amazing really amazing and I think your medium is Water colour, and I its difficult medium in comparison to oil paints and silk paints, love your work really... I too paint sometime and have a passion for it... I wish i can work in watercolour too.. thanks for sharing

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