My sweet artist blogging friend, Sharon Mann gave me a friendly challenge to paint my recent Tiny Glow Yellow Lily I got for Mother’s Day from my son, Jake.
I’ve been experimenting with some abstract techniques that I used for this painting which I’m showing here in it’s original format above, printed on cards below, and the scanned print lastly.
I painted a random background wash first using Naples Yellow and a bit of New Gamboge. After it dried, I lightly and loosely drew the lily on top. I then negatively painted around the lily with Winsor Violet and splashed some more in the background. Lastly I used some Green Gold to add a bit of shadowing to the flower and for the stems and a touch of Burnt Umber for the little pods.
Check out Sharon’s MASTERPIECES here! She is a REAL artist and her lily truly glows! I love it!
And the best part is, we’ve agreed to exchange, so she is sending me one of hers, and I am sending her one of mine.
We all have our own styles and levels of ability and experience, but what a joy it is to share here through WordPress with so many wonderful artistic blogger friends. They have encouraged me and taught me so much in my journey into watercolor this past year. I am so grateful for them!
Wishing you all moments to cherish and the opportunity to glow today.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
This is lovely, Jodi! What were you worrying about. I particularly dig that blue background and the light on the lily. Great painting!
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You are so kind Catherine! I guess it just didn’t turn out as I envisioned. I feel it needs a bit more contrast. Thank you, though, for your kindness!
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fantastic Jodi! love how you directed our eyes right to the stamens with those dark bits! lovely petals aglow! WP is fabulous with great people here (you) 🙂
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and YOU! I’m not completely happy with this, but I am a work in progress – LOL!
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Jodi that is gorgeous !
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You are very sweet Lynne – thank you!
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What a beautiful lily! Its a stunner and what a fun experience to share with Sharon!
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Thanks Cathe! Sharon has been so generous and encouraging and I so admire her! I appreciate you too – and your beautiful Art!
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It truly does glow! And you glow to my friend radiating joy and cheer with your pictures and words 🙂 Happy Tuesday!
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You, dear C, are a fellow “glow bug!” 🙂
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I think your lily is gorgeous! I love the little splashes of deep color. You’re a REAL artist, too, you know. As a picture, a print, or as notecards, it’s absolutely perfect.
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Thanks Judith – I kept wanting to do it over – but then was getting frustrated so just went with it. LOL!
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Do it over? Are you crazy? LOL. It’s gorgeous.
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Lol. 😊
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Absolutely beautiful, Jodi! You are getting amazing with your painting!
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Thanks PJ – It could be much better – but …. the journey continues 🙂 I appreciate your support my friend. You keep traveling the journey with me so faithfully 🙂 ❤
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I love watching your artistic abilities grow and all the beautiful paintings you share on your blog!
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thanks PJ! 🙂
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Sharon’s lily is truly beautiful, but yours is no less than hers. What makes one a real artist? Getting paid for your work? Having art in galleries? Being dead? You are talented, you are creative, you have interesting ideas and you act upon them. You are a real artist Jodi. Your work is beautiful.
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Oh Sylvia – your words…. you are a master with them…. and you seriously made my day and gave me much food for thought here. I am going to embrace this. THANK YOU sweet Sylvia!!!
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Wow! Jodi…I hope by now you’re calmly referring to yourself as an artist. Or not calmly…you can also shout it!! Hehe😉 This is stunning!! 😍You’ve really found a wonderful style that works so well. I love this!!
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My kind encouraging Charlie O! You never have a bad word for anyone. You know you make the world a lovelier place – right?!
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Awww you’re sooo sweet, but I’m no angel. 😊I only use bad words for people when I’m driving in my car and nobody can hear me. lol But I wasn’t exaggerating with good words about your wonderful art!
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I still think you are an angel. If you are allowed to call me an artist, I’m allowed to call you an angel. 👼
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hehe… deal! 😊
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deal!
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I agree with Sylvia and the others – you really do need to start calling yourself an artist, Jodi! Both with a lens and a brush. You did a beautiful job with this! And not an easy subject to draw or paint! Purple and yellow are such wonderful colors and I do think your style is coming out so beautifully! Well done! 💛💛💛
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I know – but…. ok – no buts 🙂 Nice to hear from you this morning Loo! Hope you are doing well. (PS I really wanted to play with Naples yellow, but realize I should have used a brighter). Had fun anyway. Bought some Daniel Smith WC paint from Blick yesterday to try after clicking on your special link 🙂 Can’t wait to try it.
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I’d be curious what it’d look like with a brighter yellow but honestly I think it’s great just as it is. Naples does tend to be a bit subtle and sleepy but this doesn’t look subtle or sleepy to me, it looks just right! I’m glad you ordered the paint from Blick, in case for some reason you don’t like the color, you can always return it. I’ll email you as to the other part lol. Beautiful job and also not easy to shade yellow, but you did it! I’m wondering if adding the green gold was just enough brightening? Because seriously this is not sleepy! I just love your florals!! 💛💜💛
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Awh. Thanks Laura. Especially thanks for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment that shows you really really looked at it and offer insight
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Of course! I’m wondering what it was you didn’t like so I was reading back over the comments too. I think adding that bit of green gold – that’s quite a zinger! And if you wanted a pop, I think you got it! Sometimes I tend to go too bright with my colors and wind up regretting lol. Like that wave one…..the yellow is like a bit too much lol! I think this has the perfect balance. The lily is beautiful and maybe if it were too bright, might take away from the flower itself. I’d leave it, honestly. 💛
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Thanks loo!!
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This is beautiful jodi. A real wow moment when I saw this, thank you for sharing.
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Really??! I’m so surprised. THANK YOU Rebecca! That really means a lot coming from someone as talented as you! Kinda made my day 🙂
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It turned out great Jodi! The white highlights really make it pop off the page! I loved Sharon’s version too with the patterned background. Happy painting!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna! Sharon has such an amazing creative style!
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Oh Jodi, I’m so excited we are exchanging paintings. I love your expressive style. Your technique with the negative painting worked beautifully to bring out the Lily. I don’t know who said this quote, but I like it.
“If you get out of the way, the art will make itself.”
You did just that!!
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Oh Sharon – I tried! I love that quote. I must remember it every day! 🙂 I’ll be sending soon with hugs from Mars.
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You tried and succeeded. The left side of your brain is not appreciating the right side of your brain, haha. Listen to your right side it’s getting stronger all the time!!
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Sometimes the more out of the way we get, the better off we are, at least that’s what I find with my stuff! Love that quote!!
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Me too. 👍
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Lovely Jodi….once my eyes are rested up, I’ll come back to read what you wrote but I wanted to let you know what I thought of it. 🙂
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Amazing watercolor Jodi – I really enjoy seeing these! And especially when there is yellow involved! Hope your Tuesday is wonderful! 🙂
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Yay for yellow! 💛
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Ohh My!! Jodi you are ture artist dear friend! Trust me! 💕Love the freshness in your paining!
First of all let me tell you, you cilck such a nice photographs, you write meaningful words you paint so awesomely and you food is so tempting! Everything is so perfect!
Ohh Yes! I saw Sharon’s work too both of you did a great job!😍
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Such a beautiful compliment snehal. I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you dear friend. ☺️
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😍😍
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WOWZA! Jodieeee!! 💛✨💜 Now this is some PIZZAZZA!! 🎨💕😄 YOU ROCK! Love your lily and how you painted the negative space around it. And your colors make it glow! I especially like the purple next to the yellow as it gives it a nice ZING! YAYZA!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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Oh jillza. I’m starting to think you are a bit of and exaggeraterza! Lol. But thanks for your enthusiasm! Xo
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Silliness aside, I really do LOVE you lily, Jodi! 😊 You are creating amazing watercolors. I wish YOU could see it too! 🎨✨💕🌈
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Thank you – you all help me to see it – and I am really starting to – seriously – thank you!!!
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The good news is we all get to see and share too…I truly love your work!
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Aren’t you sweet Frances?! Thank you. ☺️
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These are fantastic Jodi!! Beautifully rendered. Lily’s seem to be popular these days. A friend just gave me a bouquet of yellow ones and I am very tempted to do a painting of them. Go figure. 🙂
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Oh I hope you dooooo! How lucky of you to get that beautiful gift!
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They are beautiful, inspiring! 🙂
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It’s beautiful Jodi! Love how you used the background to define the edges of the petals.
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Thanks Eileen! I appreciate your sweet comment. 🙂
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Beautiful watercolour. The idea of exchanging paintings is a nice one…. 🙂
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Thanks so much – it is a sweet idea – I am honored that Sharon wants to exchange 🙂
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Jodi, I think it is just gorgeous! I wouldn’t change a think about it!
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“thing” 🙂
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Thank you KR! It is already packaged in an envelope to be on its way to Sharon 🙂 Thank you for your kind words!
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That’s awesome! xo
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Your blog is always full of suprise. Nice new post 💕
Sabrina || http://www.OrganicIsBeautiful.com
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Jodi, you are an ARTIST! End of discussion. You’ve come a long way.
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Wonderful use of negative space, and such a beautiful painting with a lovely warm glow to it. Your journey into watercolors has really blossomed and is a delight to see. Thank you for sharing this.
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and your comments are such a delight to receive Haunani! thank you!!
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I love how much support and encouragement we get from other bloggers, whether we’re writers, photographers or artists (or, as in your case, all three!) I had no idea it would be this way when I started blogging. And you did a wonderful job on your lily!!!
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It is a wonderful community! I totally agree with you. I had no idea either when I started 2 years ago. Never thought I’d still be blogging daily… Thanks for visiting, your kind compliment, and your friendship!
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Have to say, love love this one Jodi.
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blogging is amazing! Love this
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Thanks Lynn!
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So beautiful!
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Thanks Lynn 🙂
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most welcome!
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Gorgeous!!!
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Thank you Kelley!
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You are soooo welcome. You have such a beautiful talent!!!
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You are too kind
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Very beautiful!
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Reblogged this on sketchuniverse and commented:
HI SISTERS, HERE’S A LITTLE YELLOW GIFT FOR THIS WONDERFUL FRIDAY MADE BY A GREAT ARTIST. SHE’S JODI. THANK YOU !
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