Tulips on Arches 140 lb hot press 9 x 12
I woke up yesterday thinking tulips….
thinking Spring….
so wanting to paint tulips.
I awoke to a rainy Monday…
feeling earlier than it was with the time change…
going to the gym and getting to work.
But as the day progressed….
the afternoon brought sunshine and warmth…
and by dinnertime, the temperatures were above 70 degrees F.
After dinner, I grabbed a sheet of watercolor paper…
A full sheet – 9 x 12 inches…
and I sat on the deck with flips flops and sun still shining.
And I painted tulips…
loose and free and Springy….
and this is how they turned out.
Happy Spring!
Happy Tulips!
Happy HeArt!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
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Thank you Beth
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I love the loose feel. A nice finish to a grey day! (K)
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Thanks K!
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Just beautiful!! A boquet of tulips in a vase! Wonderful poem, too!!
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Thanks PJ!
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Loose and free. Is this your new paintbrush at work? Did Snehal inspire you yesterday? ššš Happy Tuesday Jodi!
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I was actually playing with a flat brush for this one. When I saw Snehal’s, it made me smile, because I had woke up thinking tulips too! That time of year I suppose š
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Omg her florals inspire the ever living heck out of me. Yes, it’s definitely that time of year! I love that you are finding your style and doing lots of experimenting! I’d have never thought of trying this with a flat brush! Good for you!
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Beautiful and bursting with joy. I almost bought a tulip at the grocery store yesterday just so I could take its picture. It looked very much like the one you painted. š
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Thanks Kathy! Me too! I so wanted to go buy tulips! Maybe today š
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Beautiful! š·š
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Thank you so much Catherine!
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Wow beautiful tulips!
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Thank you Lynn š
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Beautiful tulips Jodi, the bring a smile to my face! š
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I’m so glad to make you smile, Terry! š Keep smiling.
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Good morning Jodi, your tulip color explosion brings only happiness! Thank you for sharing your brilliant painting.
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I’m so glad it made you feel happiness Sharon! Big happy hugs to you!
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And hugs back ššÆ
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An explosion of joy!
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Thanks Lynda! I like that š
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Awesome, your talent is watercolor for sure. I wish my talent was watercolor, I so love it and your painting are fantastic.
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Awh! Thanks Carol! What a sweet things to say. It can be anyone’s talent by just doing it – and doing it and doing it. It is quite addictive! Has a magic all of it’s own. š
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So bright and cheery! Yay for tulips!
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Thank you Susan! Bright and cheery is a good thing š
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Yes it is! š
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What a beautiful description and so the Painting šLove the loose style and bright spring color palette š
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Awh! Thanks Snehal! It was so much fun to do! š
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Nothing says SPRING like tulips. Love the looseness of this painting, Jodi.
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Isn’t that so true, Carol!? I even had to go out and buy some today to put on my kitchen table š Thank you for your kind comment!
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DeLIGHTful Jodi! š LoVe your Springy tulips! ššš
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Thanks Jill! I LOVE tulips š
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Love it…. I think I may have to take up painting but I think I’ll begin with coloring books…:)
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Might I just turn you into a watercolor painter, George??!!! Oh what fun! Color away!
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We went to a spa in Pennsylvania a couple of weeks ago and I took a watercolor class one of them on yupo paper which was interesting. I found both classes very relaxing. The problem is I have zero artistic talent so my “works of art” were interesting…:)
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George – I would have said the same thing last May – not even a year ago! And though I am hardly an artist yet – I so enjoy it! Don’t let anything hold you back if you enjoy! š
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Thanks, Jodi…:) I appreciate your words.
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Hi Jodi !.. I love your colourful TULIPS painting today !!..they remind me of your Bunny … Whimsical and filled with joyful colours.. ENJOYING your Burst of creativity off and on all day…. Smiles and Hearts šš Joanne š¶
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Thank you so much Joanne! It was truly joyful to create š
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Just gorgeous āŗļø
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Thank you so very much Frances!
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Beautiful splash of spring, Jodi! Can feel the excitement! Happy Spring! šElizabeth
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Thanks Elizabeth! I love that it speaks excitement to you! š
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Beautiful work again Jodi. Loving the tulips. Great poem x
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Thanks so much Flo!
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I’m still waiting for sunshine and spring temps here, so I’ll just enjoy your beautiful tulips in the meantime Jodi! ā¤
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Awh! Thanks KR! Hope it helps a little š
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Lovely! I’m continually impressed with your watercolors lately, Jodi! This is gorgeous!! šš
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Awh! Thanks Charlie O! Really?! I’m having so much fun with it.
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Yes really!! I’ve told you to stop doubting me and you!! šLol You’re getting better and better!! ā¤ļø
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Thanks Charlie O! I’m feeling a bit more confident š
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Yay! Good! šš
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It’s like floral fireworks…stunning, Jodi! ā¤
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I love that T! š Thanks!
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