This past weekend, I found a little time to splash in some paint, and I recreated an original watercolor of tulips in a jar. Tulips lend so well to impressionistic, loose painting. I adore tulips, and I adore painting this way.
I say “re-created,” because I recently sold a similar original painting in our Etsy Shop.
The funny thing was… when I painted it, I sort of liked it, but was hesitant to share it. I had it tucked away for a few weeks. Then last week, the little cash register dinged on my phone alerting me it had sold. When I dug it out to ship, I looked at it again and really liked it. I remembered how much fun I had painting it, and I longed to do it again.
So this is the latest version. It is its own original. The painting is 9×12, and I stuck a little white mat around it just to see what it would look like.
I kinda like it, and it’s kinda fun to say that. 🙂
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
This painting is now available at McKinneyx2Designs
Congratulations Jodi, and what a nice way to celebrate, with more painting! (K)
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Thanks K! I feel like I could paint this one over and over – I really enjoy doing it. 🙂
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It shows.
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😜
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BEAUTIFUL!! I am so amazed how wonderful you are getting – and so quickly – with your painting, Jodi! This is absolutely beautiful!!
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Thank you PJ! I really enjoyed doing this one 🙂
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That’s important – having fun! 🙂
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It really seems to make all the difference too!
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Yes, I think it does too. 🙂
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Jodi, this is so beautiful! You’re an artist through and through, in many ways!😊
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awh! thanks Mary 🙂 you are so sweet!
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Thank you, Jodi for sharing wonderful posts!😊
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no wonder you are “heartandsoul!” 🙂
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Someday I’ll write the reason I used that name.❤️
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I look forward to it!
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What a lovely painting. You have found your sweet spot and it’s really sweet!
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Awh! Thanks Cathe!
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It is really lovely Jodi and congratulations 🙂
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Thank you so much Lynne!
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I love this painting! It’s absolutely gorgeous. Someday I want to learn to paint “loose” watercolor. I’m still learning basic techniques, so that’s off in the future. I dream of the day when I can create something like you’ve made.
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What a sweet compliment! Thank you! You’ve made my day, but I am just a very beginner myself. This month it has been one year since I first picked up a brush to paint. I try not to let a week pass without painting something. 🙂 I enjoy it so very much.
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Next month I’ll be celebrating my first “anniversary” of the decision to learn to draw. I didn’t attempt watercolor until probably February or March of this year. Feel free to share any tips or offer any advice at any time.
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Congratulations and just lovely Jodi! I love the title you chose for this post, so pretty and cheery!
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Thanks Lynn! 🙂
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So happy and cheery and beautiful! I love tulips
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thanks so much lynn!
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so welcome x
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Oh I love your cheer and honesty, loved your last line. “I kinda like it and its kinda fun to say that.” 🙂 You always make me smile! You should like it, I love tulips and love this. It did make me feel happy! Thanks!
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LOL! 🙂
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I like this one even better than the last! Love the jar and the blue against the orange. You have your own distinct style now and you seem to get better with every painting! Well done!
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Thanks Laura – I think I do too 🙂
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Reblogged this on Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser and commented:
I think Jodi knows I LOVE Tulips! Beautiful work!!!
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Yes to tulips!! I’m so glad our phones zoom in so I could see all the beautiful details and overlapping colors. You are awesome Jodi! Just keep painting!
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Oh dear – zoom in makes me nervous! LOL! thanks sweet Sharon!
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Haha! I see beauty in every dab of paint!!
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❤️🖌
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I kinda like it – a lot! So loose and lively. Well done!
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Beautiful! I love tulips too.
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I kinda like it too – a lot! Thanks Jodi for sharing another one of your beautiful watercolors. You are amazing! Happy Wednesday! 🙂
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awh! thanks terry!
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Super happy! Have a lovely day, like your tulip painting, Jodi!
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thanks cynthia! 🙂
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I love it Jod!! Glad you recreated it and that you had the chance to splash on the paint!!! Looking forward to getting up north in a couple weeks. And seeing some stuff first hand!!! Happy Anniversary..late😬😘
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Thanks!! 🙂
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It’s beautiful Jodi! I like it with the matte board around it. What’s funny is I was at Michael’s yesterday and I picked up some matte boards to see how my bird watercolors would look matted.
I must be channeling you and Alan Owen. I always love how your’s and his paintings look when you put on the matte board.
Congratulations on the sale! I hope it’s the first of many, many more!
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Thanks Deborah – it really does make a difference – eh? And guess what – that wasn’t even my first sale – just the first I talked about here. How awesome is that??!! 🙂 I actually have a simple mat cutter and can cut my own. not very expensive and you can make it any size to fit your paintings 🙂
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The tulips really are fun and carefree, just like you are Jodi! I’m sure you’ll be selling many more tulip paintings in your future. 🙂 ❤
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Awh! ☺️. Thanks KR!
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Your adoration of tulips shines threw Jodi!! 🙂
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That is very cool. Thanks susan!
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Love the loose tulips Jodi! Best yet!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna! ☺️😝
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Stunning and sunny! ❤
Unrelated, but I think I'm going to bake your orange date walnut bread this weekend…can't wait!
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Thanks T! Are you getting your writing done? 😉
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Not enough…ack! :}
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get busy! 🙂
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Well, I kinda LOVE it! love the transparency and the instilled light and beauty that rings through. Simply beautiful Jodi! And look at the number of likes and comments, my goodness I think everyone agrees with you. 🙂
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Awh! Thanks Margaret! ☺️
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YAY Jodi! So happy you like your painting!! 😍🌟🎨👍 It is sooo gorgeous!! I love your tulips and how you painted your vase. You also have an amazing eye for color, my friend! WAHOOOO!! 🌟🌟🌟
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Thank you for always being so encouraging Jill!!😘
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Totally happy flowers! This is really gorgeous work, Jodi!! 😍And thrilled you to hear you say you like it too… progress!! Hehe 😉 You better!!
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How about that buddy??!! 😉🍷
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Yep! Definitely deserves a glass of wine!! But doesn’t everything?? LOL
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🙃
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Jodi, a lovely, free paint. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. Your colors and design make a perfect painting! 💛 Elizabeth
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I could paint tulips forever 🙃😝
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Gorgeous! Spring time in a jar..just perfect Jodi.
p.s I must take a look at your Etsy shop 🙏🏻
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Thanks so much Frances! Colleen, my Daughter-in-Law makes the beautiful rustic, re-purposed pallet signs and I do the watercolors and cards. We enjoy sharing it together 🙂
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They are all wonderful! Such a talented family 🙏🏻
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Thank you so much Frances!
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Very jolly, Jodi!
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Thank you Tom 🙂
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Beautiful 🙂
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Beautiful 🙂
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So colourful and lively! …. loved it… 🙂 ❤
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Thanks! 🙂
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That is really beautiful Jodi and I love the splash. I like the mat around it, I would love to see different colored mats, I bet each color would give the painting a whole new look! You are so talented!! 🙂
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Awh! Thanks so much Deb!
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You’re most welcome and much deserving! 😊
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Woow this so incredible Jodi ! What a gorgeous painting with such a loose style👍🏼 would love to see many more in loose style 💕😍 friend you are awesome! Well done!
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Thanks so much Snehal! I loved doing this one, and guess what? It sold already! 🙂 Now I can paint another.
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Aww that’s so amazing 😀😍 congratulations dear 💕
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Thanks snehal ☺️
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That’s just beautiful, Jodi! I’m so glad you shared it.
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Thanks so much Ann. I parted with it today ☺️
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Congratulations on the sale! What a cheery painting ~ no wonder it sold!
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Beautiful painting, love the watery loose approach, has such a positive energy about it. And congrats on the sale of the other painting.
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Thanks so much haunani!
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This is beautiful! Bright and sunny and gorgeous.
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Thanks soooo much! 🙂
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