Almost June
Spring has gotten away from me! I’ve missed painting apple blossoms, lilacs, dogwoods, bluebells, daffodils, violets, tulips…the list goes on and on. So today, I’m happy for quince.
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That pale peach border just makes it! So lovely and full of spring.
Thanks Cathy. That color was really intriguing and fun to try to capture.
A beautiful watercolour painting…
Thanks Evelyn!
Funny, this. I was just looking at the locust blossoms this morning and thinking of your lovely painting of them (last year, I think?). Hoping I would see more spring flowering shrubs/trees from you. Glad you shared this….I was painting my quince blooms a few weeks ago — they are glorious!
Thanks Beth! The locusts are several years old, but I have always been glad for that journal page. Glad you had a chance to capture the quince, too!
Such a pretty page!! Sometimes (ha- always!) I’m kind of a chicken about putting words on the page, and then I see yours and know that it is really an essential element.
Hi Sheryl- I find it is a pretty essential element for me. I think the text distinguishes it as a journal piece and makes it more personal. But there’s no “right” way to do it. You have to figure out what’s best for you.
I know… I am such a worrier. Good thing I have a scanner and Pshop, I have avoided some big mistakes (or what I see them as) by doing try-outs. 🙂
You might also try a piece of tracing paper. I sometimes use it when I’m not sure where to put text or when I want to text different font styles. It’s quick and easy.
Aha! Thanks!! I even have a barely used pad in my studio! Woot!
Love that peach color!! Could you tell me what color you used? ❤😃
Good question…I think it is either a mix of Quin rose or Alizarin crimson with a yellow- either Aureolin or Hansa medium. Lots of water for the lightest shade. I think I did three passes here to get to the darkest tones.
Thanks Jean! 😊
so well observed, one of my favorites!
Thanks Mimi– it is a beautiful color. I have to add redbuds to my list of flowers I missed!
Quince trees have such interesting flowers – it looks like you nailed the color – I love it. And such a light touch, so full of joy.
Thanks! A dear friend brought these inside as a table arrangement and it was beautiful. The color is quite unique! Glad I had a chance to paint them.