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02 June 2011

Paint Party Friday - Week 12 - A Flower

Tough week for painting for me. I was busy with other things most of the week though I did paint a few things and hated most of them. Not sure they can be saved or not. Sigh. I did like this even though I added too many leaves in the wrong places...


Can't decide if I like it better vertical or horizontal... which do you prefer?


I also painted the second index card for ICAD - the challenge that I started earlier this week.


Not very productive .... oh well. How about you? I look forward to seeing what you did for Paint Party Friday!
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46 comments:

  1. GlorV1June 3, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I like both flowers as well as your branch with the small flowers. It's not easy painting/drawing flowers. They look pretty good. Happy PPF!

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  2. NellyJune 3, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I like your flower horizontally, don't really know why, I just do. It is a really pretty color too. I think two paintings however small is pretty productive! Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  3. Kristin DudishJune 3, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    This is the perfect Spring to Summer post! Your flowers make me smile!

    You have created such great texture in your pink flower - and so versatile... I think it works well either way!

    xo
    Kristin

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  4. Carola BartzJune 3, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I like it horizontally without being able to tell you why. I am not very good at painting flowers myself. The index card is lovely, reminds me of the lake I spent an hour at this evening.

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  5. Hybrid JJune 3, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Your output continues to surprise us! Well Done!

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  6. SunshineshelleJune 3, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I like the flowers, I hardly ever do flowers I did poppies once & no one could tell what they were LOL I live these esp the purple tiny ones, cute :)

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  7. Tammie LeeJune 3, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I love the horizontal, and the branch is so sweet.

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  8. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I like the horizontal too. I wasn't productive this week either. Your index card is lovely. Happy PPF!

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  9. Jaime HaneyJune 3, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I like it horizontally, too. Love the colors. I've not been very productive with a brush, but I have with a spade! (planting flowers!!)

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  10. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    i like this flower, you've really got the ruffly texture of a carnation going on there. i prefer it horizontal it seems to look like it belongs that way to me!

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  11. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 3, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I like the horizontal one better if it helps at all. :) And the index card is lovely.

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  12. AbelaJune 3, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Like most vertically .. do not know why, really good work. Saludos

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  13. NettyJune 3, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Loving your flower either way as they look so different which is half the fun. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  14. Rosie KaplanJune 3, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Horizontal - look how productive you were, two paintings out of one! ♥ Rosie

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  15. WrightStuffJune 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Horizontal definitely! It's pretty with a lovely soft texture.

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  16. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Me too, horizontal is the way to go! And I really like the composition and colors of your index card.
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  17. MarleneJune 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I like both directions of the flower. Lovely branch as well. I also did not get much accomplished this week, one that I tossed about halfway through.

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  18. DarlaJune 3, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Add me to those who say horizontal. Is creates the illusion of filling the space better horizontally even though it is actually no different.
    Good job! Thanks, for PPF.

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  19. CrystalJune 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I love your flowers! Not a great day for me yesterday I tossed three cards into the trash by my desk in various stages of completion. It was just one of those days for me. Finally I got a couple that I accepted, but didn't love...:-)

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  20. TerrieJune 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Horizontal gets my vote and I can only see a hint of the leaves behind; they're very shadowy so I don't get the feeling of too many.

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  21. Pam TuckerJune 3, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Not very productive? You have two paintings to show! :) Your flowers are wonderful. I LOVE the color and texture of the first painting. Horizontal would be my vote, as well. Your index card says beautiful spring morning to me with all of those gorgeous colors.

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  22. MelisaJune 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Horizontal!

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  23. Jenny June 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    oh wow...i thought your flower was a photo at first glance!Really love the contrast against the black....and I can only just makes out the leaves on my screen so not overdone at all!
    Looks like you've been productive to me :)x

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  24. carlareyJune 3, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I like it horizontally, for some reason it seems to make the background leaves are more noticeable.

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  25. VictoriaJune 3, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Hi Eva...gorgeous pieces..i love nature so much and both your works are fabulous...i loooove the huge magnficent flower...so meditative..i truly love looking at it both ways..because they both carry different vibe and energy..and I love that about art...it si beautiful howvere you are drawn to it..I also love the leaves..I think you did a fab job...I find flowers so symbolic and inspirational..so i really love it..and the colors too! we are both flower-kindreds this week! Beautiful!!
    Happy wkd..enjoy and shine on my friend!
    Victoria

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  26. Julie PrichardJune 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Hi Eva- lovely flower...the colors all look great..and brush strokes create some really nice movement in there too. Happy PPF!

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  27. ChristineJune 3, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I like your flower horizontal...and it's nice.

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  28. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Eva, I think your flower painting is so pretty, and I prefer it Horizontal for some reason. I also like your painted index card, and now I am curious and have to check out what that's all about. Hope you have time to paint this weekend and coming week. Happy PPF!

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  29. Priti LisaJune 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Hi Eva! I like the Dahlia(?) better on the horizontal...I think your flowers are wonderful! I know I said it before, but flowers are sooo difficult for me, you do a fantastic job, I think.
    ♥♥♥

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  30. SHERI COOKJune 3, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I like the horizontal better and the little branch with buds is nice too. HAPPY PPF!

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  31. Sacred YoliJune 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    You were a whole lot more productive that I was this week! I wanna give it a go with painting flowers too!

    Happy PPF!

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  32. Heather FoustJune 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I am thinking horizontal also!!! Love the color!!! Happy PPF!!!

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  33. MaggieJune 4, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I'm not going to rock the boat...I like horizontal too! The funny thing is, I can't really say why. But it looks perfectly natural to be horizontal. I love the cheerful orange against the dark background. And your flowered branch is so graceful!

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  34. Anne ButeraJune 4, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I think you did a lot in a busy week. Sometimes it's so hard, isn't it?! I like your flower horizontal, I think, but it's pretty either way. Love that color. And your index card branch is lovely!

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  35. BahamaDawnJune 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    i had a slow week in my artwork also!! i love the pieces you did get to do!
    happy PPF!

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  36. A'n'G JohnsonJune 4, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I like it horizontal too. I think its great that you get to make that choice though!

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  37. AnonymousJune 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I love the flower both ways but I like horizontial best,, thankyou for visiting today,, such kind words,

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  38. JulieJune 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    love the texture in this, I like it horizontally the best.

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  39. Denise MulliganJune 4, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Looks like your going to go with horizontal by the way everyone voted. I say be a rebel and paint it vertical! ;)
    Pretty flower any way!

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  40. IleanaJune 4, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Horizontal has my vote for the first one. Love it! The colors remind me of a popular Miami fruit, mamey. :)

    The index card is so springlike...very pretty!

    Happy Saturday, amiguita! :)

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  41. GigglesJune 5, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Horizontal! Beautiful colors!Happy ppf!

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  42. Her SpeakJune 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Horizontal! :) I think the flowers can be "saved". That's the beauty of painting--you can always work back in. Happy PPF!

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  43. SabinaJune 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Horizontal! No explanation, they just look right that way.

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  44. Paula - Buenos AiresJune 6, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Two finished pieces are a whole lot more than nothing! :)
    That index card is so delicate and elegant.

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  45. Gerri HerbstJune 7, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Love the color...definitely horizontal!Happy PPF even if a bit late. take care, gerri

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  46. milkcanJune 28, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Lovely colors! I like the horizontal! :)

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