Friday, January 28, 2011

Sorrento, Italy- Watercolor


Taking a break from my batch of oil paintings- I finished up a watercolor that has been in the "almost finished" pile for a while. This painting was done from a good supply of photos from our trip to Italy. We stayed at a beautiful hotel - Bellevue Syrene overlooking the Gulf of Naples, with a view of Mt. Vesuvius from our balcony. Needless to say, we took lots of pictures! I have painted it several times, and have a 48"X60" canvas on one of my easels that is just begging me to finish my oil painting of the view. It is maybe half way done and has been that way for quite some time! Sometimes for whatever reason, I am distracted before finishing a painting and it seems so difficult to get back to it. Anyway- I am happy to have this watercolor completed so I can frame it and enjoy it.
Thanks for visiting!
Sheryl
Posted by Mermaid's Palette at 3:49 PM
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9 comments:

  1. CandyJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    When does the next flight leave? This is gorgeous! I love the splash of purple flowers. I'm ready to dangle my feet in that water.

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  2. PatJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Lovely watercolour!
    Reminded me of my vacation in Sorrento - how I wish I was painting them - Italy has so many beautiful places that cry out to be painted! You have done a very good job of capturing this one xx

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  3. FranzJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    is one of the most beautiful places in Italy! But Sorrento is not the place that you have painted is called Atrani :-))
    Great job Sheryl!
    I wish you a happy weekend

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  4. Carol BlackburnJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    So beautifully done, Sheryl. Looks like a wonderful place to visit.

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  5. Mermaid's PaletteJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Candy- I wish the next flight for me was NOW, I would love to go there again!
    Pat- Thank you! That, and Venice were my favorites for that kind of beauty- but I guess Rome and Pompeii for the awesome historical views!
    Franz- Grazie, and I wish you a happy weekend also!
    Carol- Thank you so much!

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  6. Claire MJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    What a beautiful painting and special keepsake for you. I love the amount of detail that you've captured. It certainly makes me want to visit there ........... someday......

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  7. martinealisonJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Très jolie aquarelle, remplie de sensibilité et de douceur.
    Bisous

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  8. TeresaJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    It's beautiful! Love that gentle color scheme.

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  9. Mermaid's PaletteFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Thank you, Claire, Martine and Teresa! I think the wisteria growing down the cliff is my favorite part- after the colorful cabanas!

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