Original Dogwood Blossom Watercolor Jodi McKinney
On Sunday I posted a photo I took of a blossom on one of the beautiful old dogwood trees in our front yard.
So, that same sunny, happy Sunday afternoon, I painted it, still glowing with the news we were allowed to share from the day.
The old dogwood tree, I honor you.
Thank you for blossoming each year,
hard as it may be.
You give hope of new life
as we celebrate the hope of a new life.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Great colors. (K)
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Thanks K! Always tricky to do a “white” flower in watercolor.
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JODI…this is greeting card material! IT IS BEAUTIFUL! Lois
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Thanks Loie! I just may do that 🙂
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A beautiful way to celebrate wonderful news!!!!
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Awh! Thanks Pam! 🙂
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This is absolutely beautiful, Jodi! I think it is a wonderful painting to honor the news of the coming of your first grandchild!
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Thanks so much PJ!
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I hope you have a wonderful day! 🙂
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Original Dogwood Blossom Watercolour!!..Awe!!.. I just love your beautiful painting, JODI. So much life springs out from the flowering Bud, and the blue is mystical!!.. Such rich colouring … 💙… YES, Greeting Card Lovely – Joanne ..
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Thank you so so much Joanne!
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Loving your work!
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OMG this is wonderful, Jodi! As much as I love the watercolor (which is terrific!), the shape and form of the flower beneath shows your drawing skills off too! And CONGRATULATIONS, Grandmama to be!!! Are you ready to fly around the room (complete with splattering paintbrush)?! Big hugs to Colleen and the crew! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks Laura! It’s so good to hear from you! I always appreciate your kind encouragement! And I am on Cloud 9!!! 🙂
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I’m not being kind at all; I think this is a wonderful drawing & painting! And yay for Cloud 9! 😀 Heading for Cloud 10, I’ll bet! ❤
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maybe even 11 🙂
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LOL! 😀 Do I hear a 12?! ❤
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12!!
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Oh, Jodi!!! This is excellent! Wow what a great painter you are! LOVE this!!! ❤
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How sweet are you Amy!!!??? Thank you for this sweet compliment 🙂
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It’s beautiful! So well done and great job of keeping the whites!
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Thanks so much Deborah! 🙂
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This is so beautiful Jodi, congrats again! YEAH two gramas!
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Thanks Grama! 🙂
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🙂 xoxo
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I love the way you painted this, did you use any mask or frisket?
Jenna
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Jodi your interpretation of the dogwood is magical. Your watercolor style makes me happy! Happy day soon to be Gramma!
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Wow – magical?! 🙂 thanks Sharon!
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👯💕
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you Susan! 🙂
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This is so GREAT! Love this Jodi! You are becoming a master! The light and color are amazing in this. Really nicely done! 😍😍
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Wow! Thanks Charlie O!
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That is amazing Jodi 🙂
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Why thank you Lynn ☺️
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Excellent Jodi! I have no words.. I just saw the original photograph and your painting 😍Love the way you converted your background in this beauty!
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Awh. Thanks snehal! The background was a challenge. To do the whole thing would feel too overworked. Yet preserving white for the flower was critical.
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I know white space is most important thing in painting or any design ✌🏼️well done 👍🏼
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Another beautiful watercolor – and the colors are soft and soothing! Have a great day Jodi! 🙂
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Thanks terry I kinda like this one. ☺️. Kinda.
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So pretty! Dogwoods are some of my favorite species of trees!
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Thanks T 🌸
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It’s wonderful! Just like a picture postcard… 🙂
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How sweet! ☺️. Thank you
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Welcome… 🙂
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WOWZA! This is so AWESOME Jodi!!! You go girl! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks jillza!! 😝
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Wow ~ I knew that photo would turn into a beautiful painting. Nicely done, Jodi.
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Blessings:)
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This is lovely Jody beautiful colors and lighting! Great like the photo you took on Sunday! I finally follow your Blog too! 🙂
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Thank you so very much Carolina!
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You’re very welcome Jody I love your work!
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Wow…that’s really good, Jodi. Nice job….:)
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I’m glad you like it George! You kinda gave me then nudge…. 🙂
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Your talent is just incredible Jodi! I just love this new watercolor and poem to go with it. xoxo
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Oh KR! You are so sweet! Thanks so so so much! 🙂
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Stunning! This is my favorite flower you’ve painted so far!! I always think of my grandparents when I see a dogwood. They had both pink and white trees in their yard and marveled at the neighbors with bigger dogwood trees. Takes me back a few years and makes me smile Jodi, thank you! I’ll say it again, wish you had an etsy shop! ; )
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Awh so lovely! Thanks Kelly And I do have an etsy shop ☺️ and this is going in as greeting cards. On etsy it is mckinneyx2designs 👍
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what a wonderful, lively, fresh, sparkling with Life and energy painting this is Jodi! I do like this! I can feel the connection, you and the dogwood in this painting and its amazing !
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Thanks Debi! I kinda like this one ☺️
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yes!!!
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What a beautiful painting..and what a nice way to honor the new life that’s coming to your family!
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Thanks so very much Ann!
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Absolutely gorgeous, Jodi!
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Thank you so much Leslie! 🙂
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Beautiful one. I love the dark-purple tips. It’s a great focal point!
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