Sunday, September 27, 2009

Fallen Leaves

The mottled underside of fallen leaves stopped me literally in my tracks today. After grabbing my camera and taking a few photos, I picked up a few leaves and took them inside with me.

I wanted to try and paint one.

I'm not happy with it. It's overworked and doesn't do the original credit. It's clear to me that I need a lot of practice. It's been a long time since I got out my paints and brushes. I'll have to give this one another try.
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20 comments:

  1. ZuzanaSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    You did very well! I am so impressed; you captured the spirit of the leaf, if one can say so. The colours are also totally right on and I love the shade - you are indeed talented.;)
    xoxo

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  2. Jill from Killeny GlenSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    You are your worst critic! It is so beautiful!

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  3. Betsy BrockSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Well, to all of you artists it may look overworked, but to us normal people...it's beautiful!

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  4. HilarySeptember 28, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Betsy is exactly right. I think it's stunning. You're incredibly talented.

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  5. Tess KincaidSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    I like. (a lot!!!) :^)

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  6. Caterina GiglioSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    I think this is wonderful! and not overworked...

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  7. CharSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE it

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  8. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    I think it is quite good. The colors are subtle yet you have lots of texture and detail which you might be calling overworked. I call it just right!.

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  9. soulbrushSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    wow wow wow it is lovely, don't try again, perfect just as it is. whew.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Perhaps you should put this away for the day, and take another look tomorrow, with a fresh eye - it's really quite lovely...

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  11. BethSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    I think it's GREAT.

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  12. Reading Tea LeavesSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I think your water-colour is really lovely. You have captured the crispiness of an autumn leaf and in some way the decay also... The colours are exactly right.

    Jeanne

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  13. Shining WindowsSeptember 28, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    i think this is lovely. just lovely.

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  14. Nana Trish is Living the DreamSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    I wouldn't change it a bit. If this is what I did rusty I would be dancing around and cartwheels, if I could. You picked up the perfect little details and the color is great. You are gifted and I love your art.

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  15. steviewrenSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Thank you for all your nice comments. I think it looks better online than it does in real life. It shows up lighter online. It is muddier in real life.

    All in all, I'm glad I finally got the paint out. It has literally been packed away in an old thrift store suitcase. I've been thinking lately that I would like to find someone to take lessons from again.

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  16. ChaChaneenSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Paint is a different beast than the pencils, chalks, etc. It's not as forgiving. But regardless I still lurve it! Beautiful!

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  17. RNSANESeptember 29, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    I agree with everyone...lovely efforts.

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  18. BBSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Can I please have some of your offcasts then? I adore this!!!
    :-)
    BB

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  19. julie kingOctober 1, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    i actually love this painting! hope you keep working at it!!

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  20. GailOOctober 3, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    I beg your pardon...but how can you not be happy with that painting?! I love it!

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