Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Summer of Color #3

My first reaction on learning this week's colors was 'How on earth will I do this'. I just couldn't get my head around 2 purples and a yellow; I felt that I had never worked in those colors before.

Anyway, I went off to my studio and started my assignment. I began working on a card because until the pieces are glued they are just a number of separate elements that can be used for other things if they don't work together.
I used one of my home-made stamps and my own painted papers for the flowers and the quilling. Okay, not bad, but I just wasn't satisfied!

I glanced at some reference photos that are lying on my table to be used in another painting and thought, "oh no, that will not look good in purples and yellow'. BUT I decided to try it anyway.
Sun Shadowed 5 x 7 unframed watercolor
All right that worked out okay, AND before I had worked 5 minutes I realized that I had painted this color combination before - more than once! The colors are, of course, compliments and so work together quite well.

I often work wet-in-wet and I wondered what would happen using that approach. Would I end up with a muddy gray mess?
Purple Mists
 As you can see, I added another shade of purple just to make a change. I wet the paper, threw on my three colors (in no particular pattern) and left it to dry. I really liked the end result - no gray mess - but added some misty trees to give it a more finished look.



So, there are my results for week #3 of the SOC. What will she have for us next week?

If you want to know more about this challenge go to http://www.twinkletwinklelikeastar.blogspot.ca/2015/06/the-summer-of-color-5-week-three.html


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30 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael23 June 2015 at 21:52

    Beautiful work for SOC, Valerie

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:32

      Thank you Valerie-Jael for the compliment on this week's SOC art.

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  2. Valerie24 June 2015 at 01:01

    Nice card, but your painting appeals to me the most.
    I totally LOVE your Purple Mists!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:36

      Thanks Valerie. Isn't it great how some things just work out - talking about "Purple Mists" - and how much fun you can have just playing?

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  3. Sharon Fritchman24 June 2015 at 02:39

    Stunning paintings! I love them both so much! They both really drew me in - I am so happy that you used this week's SOC colors to make beautiful works of art! And I absolutely LOVE the card you made - the textures and colors look amazing! Thanks for sharing them with all of us! HUGS!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:42

      Thank you so much Sharon. I am glad that you like these pieces so much; it is always great to get such encouragement. And HUGS for you too!

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  4. Nelvia24 June 2015 at 04:47

    Well I like all three a lot. I always enjoy your cards and used to make some, you I spire me think about doing that again. But my favorite is the Sun Shadow, boy that one just speaks to me. I think I really like the vertical aspect of it.
    I did check out Goy's lag and ehat gorgeous work he does and an unusual mix of media also. Thanks for mentioning hm.
    Have a great week

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:46

      Hi Nelvia, Glad you like all three of my pieces. This challenge is keeping me busy. I am also glad you checked out Guy's art. Have a great week and weekend!

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  5. Win Dinn, Artist24 June 2015 at 06:22

    Love your explorations, Val - well done!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:46

      Thanks Win - Why haven't I seen any of your work in SOC - do I just keep missing it?

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  6. Deborah Weber24 June 2015 at 08:51

    Well I'd say you mastered this palette beautifully! Lovely pieces all three.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:48

      Thank you Deborah for the lovely comment. Three down and three (?) to go - what will she think of next?

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  7. Rolina24 June 2015 at 13:18

    You have produced some masterpieces this week - lovely!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:51

      Thanks Rolina, I think 'masterpieces' is stretching thing s a bit- lol but thank you for the thought anyway!

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  8. Tammie Lee24 June 2015 at 14:43

    love your watercolors!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 14:52

      Thank you Tammie. Watercolor is my favorite medium and I think most instinctive for me. It is always nice to hear that others enjoy them.

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  9. Lori Saul24 June 2015 at 19:28

    Your creations are fantastic and unique- I particularly love the "Purple Mists"!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery24 June 2015 at 19:41

      Thank you very much Lori. I am finding the SOC to be very enjoyable and I am 'meeting' a number of new and interesting artists. I just hope I can keep connected with many of the after the challenge is over.

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  10. froebelsternchen25 June 2015 at 04:22

    FAN*TAS*TIC!! Hugs,Susi

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  11. Mellowood Gallery25 June 2015 at 09:00

    Thank you very much Susi. I really enjoy all the different art in the challenge and it is great to find new 'friends' to follow thru G+, FB or blog. Have a great weekend!

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  12. Sheila25 June 2015 at 10:16

    WOW! You faced that fear gorgeously! Lovely work Val!!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery25 June 2015 at 10:21

      Thanks Sheila. It wasn't really a fear; it was more a thought of 'they don't work together the way I have been painting". I think I was in a rut and needed to be kicked out of it - the purple & yellow did it! Have a great weekend!

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  13. Linda Kunsman25 June 2015 at 11:22

    these are all gorgeous but I especially LOVE the last one-fantastic job with this week's colors! SOC #54

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    1. Mellowood Gallery25 June 2015 at 11:45

      Thank you so much for you lovely compliment Linda. I think that 'Purple Mists' is winning the popularity contest - lol

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  14. Julia @ Vintage with Laces25 June 2015 at 13:11

    It was a tough color combination for me too. Great work! I especially love the Sun Shadowed watercolor.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery25 June 2015 at 14:59

      Thanks Julia - I think we both did a good job with these colors - maybe next week will be more to our liking - lol

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  15. Bleubeard and Elizabeth25 June 2015 at 14:05

    I had a LOT of trouble with this color combination too. Looks like you have mastered the problem, though, because these are lovely entries. Although I was impressed with your gorgeous mixed media art, and your digital entry, I was really impressed with Purple Mist.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery25 June 2015 at 15:11

      thank you so much for your comments. I am not sure where you get 'digital entry' from as I couldn't do digital if my life depended on it - lol. I am glad you like 'Purple Mist'

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  16. Neena26 June 2015 at 21:02

    I enjoyed looking at all your pieces for week 3, but especially the Purple Mists. It is gorgeous.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery26 June 2015 at 23:11

      Thanks for the lovely comment on "Purple Mists", Neena. It was fun to do. Have a great weekend!

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