Floral Motivational Quote

We are looking at the time changing soon and for me that means it's time to wash the carpets.  So I did my upstairs yesterday and today, well let's just say I am delighted to be back in the art room just hanging.  I was going to attack the garage today, but ... there's going to be another tomorrow for that I think.
I had some fun with this flower.  I don't usually do flowers, although I have several books on botanical art because I wish I could do flowers.  I also don't do a lot with watercolor.  So today was the challenge to do both.  I also added in some watercolor pencils too for some of the details.  
And, voila, with the power of canva.com I can transform it into my quote of the day.   Finally found a nice site that there are quotes from famous artists, so think I will utilize them for a while.


 Thanks much for stopping by to take a look.

Comments

Joan Tavolott said…
Love the comment and the flower. You did well with the watercolors. Nice!!
March 1, 2017 at 5:38 PM
Sheila said…
Beautiful bloom, and I love your delicate leaves :)
March 2, 2017 at 12:57 AM
Unknown said…
I am not versed in watercolor beyond 5 lessons on technique. Have a hard time with it. You executed your painting perfectly. Love the color variations in the petals and the leaves look good as well. Nice job.
March 2, 2017 at 9:46 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
Great job on two things you don't do often! You seem to have a nice touch with the watercolours Nelvia and I think it is a good medium for flowers - light and delicate. I keep trying the canva site butam just not getting it - so far I prefer picmonkey. Have a great day!
March 2, 2017 at 11:18 AM
Jane said…
So different from your usual style, but so beautiful and delicate, well done.
March 2, 2017 at 2:34 PM
hmuxo said…
Beautiful flower Nelvia. I love the softness of the color... I've never attempted painting flowers! They look difficult.... will be waiting for your next painting...
March 2, 2017 at 7:37 PM
Janet Bradish said…
Gorgeous bloom and the quote is perfect.
March 6, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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