My son, Nick, challenged me to try something different in watercolor as a painting for him. He requested something like “space” or planets or the world. Well – that’s a pretty wide open request, so I asked him to show me some examples of things he liked, and he sent me a few ideas.
I really loved what he had found, so I used one as an example to try to recreate it Jodi-ish. This painting is done on 10×14″ 300 lb Arches Cold Press. I used Winsor & Newton Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow and New Gamboge, Windsor Violet, and Burnt Sienna watercolors. I also used liquid frisket to mask off some white spaces I wanted to be certain to preserve.
I’m excited to mat and frame it for him!
In full respect and disclosure to the original artist, to view and/or purchase the original art print that inspired this, prints are available here at a home decor shop called Artollo. It appears the artist is Elena Romanova, who goes by Fairy Somnia, and I am a new total fan of this young lady from London! Her loose, impressionistic style is my favorite way to paint. I hope she appreciates the shout out and my admiration of her work.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Wow Jodi, this is spectacular! Great gift. (K)
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Thanks Kerfe 🙂
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Lookin good, my sweet! Nice shoutout to the original artist too but I bet it won’t be long you’ll be creating work like this from the mind of Jodi lol. This style is really wonderful, seems like a natural for you! Well done!
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I sure hope! I really want that. 🙂
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I’m about to order some 300 lb. wc paper…..Blick sent me samples of all different weights and textures from three different manufacturers. Haven’t had the time to try them out yet, but I bet if they sent it to me, they’d send it to you too! You just have to ask for a product specialist when you call the toll free number…..they xfer you to an artist. Can you explain how the 300 lb. is different? Does it give you more open time to paint? I imagine it is less prone to buckling too? (I’m wondering how many sheets to order at once. 10 sheets plus and you get a break on the shipping, but not sure I should order that many….I know I can use it for acrylic too because it’s so heavy, so that’s a plus.)
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Cool. Will have to do! It is heavier so can handle more water and not warp and more “fiddling.” I bought a block with 10 sheets 10 x 14. I do find lately i really like the smoothness of hot press too for more fluid shapes.
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I’ve tried hot press in the past and didn’t really like…..but it’s been about a year since I’ve messed with it. I was trying to paint detailed violas/pansies when I was obsessed with flowers last spring lol. Lots of experimentation ahead! Anyway, I hope you do more work like this. I think this is where you really glow! (((((Jodi)))))
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Thanks so much! 🕶
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Hers is beautiful but I think I prefer yours!!
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aww – you are too sweet 🙂
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true tho!
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BEAUTIFUL!! I love this Jodi and I’m sure your son loves it too and will cherish it for the rest of his life. I love how the colors “bleed”. It seems so fitting because of all the recent (and in the past) terrorist attacks in this world and the sadness we all feel because of them. If only we could make them stop.
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Very perceptive interpretation PJ! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Extremely cool Jodi! I’m off to check out the artist who inspired you!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna – Love the artist who inspired this! 🙂
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So cool!
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Thanks Lynn! 🙂
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Hope your anniversary was lovely!
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It was. Thanks. 😉
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So glad!
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Amazing as usual Jodi! Happy Monday! 🙂
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Thanks so much Terry!
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🙂
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That is wonderful. I just adore your watercolours.
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You are so sweet – thank you Lynda!
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I really like the uniqueness of this. It is really special Jodi. x
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Thanks so much Lynne!
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Awesome job! He will love it! So glad he gave you the idea !
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Thanks C!
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Just wow!! You know what came to mind as I just stared at this, Jodi? How fractured our world has become and how it is crying because of it. Absolutely unique and I LOVE this!!! ❤
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Thanks so much Amy! That is such a great interpretation of the painting!
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Isn’t it great to have different perspectives to see differently? That is what is SO wonderful about who I hang with. 🙂 On WP. ❤
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absolutely! art in all forms provides that opportunity – photography/painting/words. It’s wonderful!
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WOWZA! This is FANTASTIC Jodi! 🌟🌟🌟 Looks like you ROCKED it !! What a cool gift for your son! 😍🎨👍
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Thanks so much Jill! 🙂 Love your WOWZA! Made my day!
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Oooooo and ahhhhhhh, beautiful watercolor, I love how the color blends together. Nick should be very happy! Watercolor is so much fun and so expressive. Beautiful Jodi!😍
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Thanks so much Sharon! He was really pleased with it. You are right -watercolor is so much fun!!! 🙂
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Fabulous!! This is an awesome gift, Jodi! Definitely translated to your amazing style! Love it! 😍
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Thanks so much Charlie O! BTW – I’m playing along Wednesday (wink!)
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Yay!!! Can’t wait!! 😃😃😃
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I just LOVE your interpretation of the painting! Outstanding!
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You have a wonderful way with paints! Those colors play so well and brilliantly together! 💕
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Thanks so so much T!
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Great post Jodi, indeed He does. Want to let you know my new site is up now, nothing much on it yet since it’s new. Be well.
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Thanks John. can you remind me of the name so I can find? 🙂
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mclawson.com 😬
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WOW WOW WOW, this is pretty awesome, Jodi! You had to hit this one out of this world! 🙂
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Awh! 🙂 Thanks Donna!
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