Tuesday, May 3, 2011

California Poppies Watercolor


I painted this watercolor for my mom.  I think I have to give her credit for my love of California Poppies.  She loves them and we grew up with them growing in the yard outside.  Now, I have them spread around my garden- blooming right now.  Although I have painted many poppy paintings for her- watercolors, acrylics, oils- this is probably my favorite.  This watercolor is 16X20 on 140lb cold press paper. 
Posted by Mermaid's Palette at 8:34 AM
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16 comments:

  1. Torrie SmileyMay 3, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Love, love, love your poppies!

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  2. martinealisonMay 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Je suis certaine que vote maman a été très heureuse en recevant cette belle peinture ui lui était destinée... Toutes mes félicitations.
    Bisous

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  3. FranzMay 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Your mom will be happy for your dedication, great job, wonderful!
    Ciao!!

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  4. suzanneberryMay 3, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    This is lovely! What a perfect gift, she'll love it I'm sure!

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  5. TeresaMay 3, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    It's a beautiful, delicate painting and what a thoughtful gift to give!

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  6. Mermaid's PaletteMay 3, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Thank you so much, Torrie! I guess its the color that makes them so irresistable!

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  7. Mermaid's PaletteMay 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Merci, Martinealison!

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  8. Mermaid's PaletteMay 3, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Grazie, Franz!

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  9. Mermaid's PaletteMay 3, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you, Suzanne- and thanks for the wonderful email message!

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  10. Kim RempelMay 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Just lovely translucence in your poppy petals!! This is so sunny - your mom will love it : )

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  11. Mermaid's PaletteMay 3, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Thanks, Kim!

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  12. PatMay 4, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    What lovely poppies, all standing to attention waiting for you to paint them! I know this watercolour will be treasured :) xx

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  13. Mermaid's PaletteMay 4, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Thank you, Pat! I never get tired of painting these bright flowers.

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  14. Ugly Stepsister aka B. TravellMay 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    They are so bright and airy. What a wonderful gift.
    Barbara

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  15. SadamiMay 6, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Dear Sheryl,
    So beautiful and lovely! Sure, your mom will love it!!
    Cheers, Sadami

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  16. Mermaid's PaletteMay 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Thanks, Barbara and Sadami! I gave it to her and she does love it!

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Thank you so much for your comments- I love to hear what you think!

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