Backlit snowdrops
Just to let you know that I have made the DVD "Watercolour Techniques by Ann Mortimer" available on Amazon.
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Many people do not have a PayPal account and perhaps don't want to create one (even though it's a really useful thing to have!). But I know that many people, like me, order regularly on Amazon so it made sense to put my DVD up for sale there.
It has been a beautiful spring day here in Nottingham and the Spring flowers are out in force...hellebores, primroses, tiny iris reticulata, crocus, snowdrops, daffodils, and many others. Such a cheerful sight!
I painted the above snowdrops from a photo that I had taken when the low Winter sun was lighting up the tiny bunch of blooms from behind. I love that effect, but it requires quite a brave use of darks in the background to bring out the pristine white snowdrops as well as some deep shadows on the petals.
So beautiful Ann.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carole!
DeleteI have so enjoyed browsing your site and loved your florals. I too paint in watercolours and I can see the love you put into each piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth...so glad you have got that beautiful impression from the paintings. Music to my ears! Ann
DeleteI am a lover of flowers, and I really like your flower paintings
ReplyDeleteYour blog is filled with beautiful paintings.. I especially love how you work the light and the shades in a flower..
ReplyDeleteI find watercolors really challenging and am still learning. But your works are just stunning..
Beautiful work Ann, Love how you teach. I will be buying your DVD thank you for sharing your inspiration of light with watercolors!
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