Tuesday 29 January 2013

Day 28 - A Plum Deal!

I must admit to painting plums before but this time the view is overhead, I am fond of this particular viewpoint!
This was done on a black ground today. I had some paint left from my tulip painting, the pinks I mixed with white gesso and prepared a couple of boards and I used some of the turquoise in this painting. I am now using Chroma Brushcleaner and it is cleaning the turquoise off completely! I slept like a log last night so am refreshed today!
An Artist is born - my brother's little granddaughter painting in my studio for the first time, on Sunday! I love the way she dips the brush in water then dabs off the excess - I did that just before I handed her the brush - she was obviously watching my every move! I have never posted a video before, I hope the quality is okay!

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  1. Hi Margaret, I love these plums and the overhead viewpoint. Good luck with the last few paintings!

    Laurie

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    1. Thank you Laurie, they were fun to do - I wish you the best too for the last few days! I will be sad and relived!Fickle or what?

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  2. Sweet video - I've painted with my granddaughter since she was three. The plums turned out great!

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    1. Thank you Roseanne, You are very lucky! I don't see her much.

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  3. love the background treatment and the little bit of turquoise seems to make the plum color more vibrant.

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    1. Thank you Julie, yes I love what the turquoise adds to the painting

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  4. Beautifully painted, Margaret! Love the colors in this.

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    1. Thank you Claire, one of my better ones - even I like it!

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  5. Love the view point and your great niece is so sweet!

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    1. Thank you Cathie - I love the way she says "photo" in her strong Scottish accent!

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