ORANGE TULIPS

Orange Tulips
original watercolor
9" x 12"

There is nothing quite so striking for me as seeing brilliantly colored flowers against a dark background. "Orange Tulips" is done in harmonious colors from the same side of the color wheel. This gives the painting a calm, tranquil feel, even though you realize there is bright sunlight. Usually I do my backgrounds in colors which are on the opposite sides of the color wheel to create that "pop", but here the sunlit tulips create their own pop. :-)

Sunflowers- a watercolor WIP

I know, I know - sunflowers again! But you would not believe how people are drawn to these spectacular flowers! These sunflowers, which I bought back in November, were giant ones which lasted a very long time. They just kept on looking great until in one day they finally faded. They were beautiful though, and really brightened the descent into winter darkness and frigid cold.

Now, when I am finally painting these flowers, it is bright, sunny, plus single digit temperatures, and we are on the upswing toward longer days, shorter nights, and eventually, warmer temperatures and SPRING!!! I am feeling optimistic these days as I get outside and walk my border collies... perhaps the worst temperatures and weather are behind us, and we will have a mild rest-of-the-winter. Regardless, it is just encouraging to paint these cheerful blooms.

If you are interested in purchasing this 15" x 22" watercolor painting, don't wait to contact me at jogiesbrecht@gmail.com. I am sure this painting will not last long! :-)