Friday 22 June 2012

Spring poppies.

Each time I see a flower, I think it is my favorite. And so again it was the case when Alison's radiant poppy showed up in my mail box. My favorite flower.


For someone who doesn't often paint with reds and oranges, she did extremely well in capturing the voluptuousness of the poppy.

Thank you Alison, I love my red spring poppy.

8 comments:

Robyn Sinclair said...

Marvellous reds, Alison, you've really captured the silk-like transparency of the poppy and your subtle use of green in the bud and stem is lovely. Beautiful vivid postcard.

Pat said...

Beautifully painted, Alison. Ronelle used the best word...voluptuousness....that is just what this poppy is.

Bridget Hunter said...

A delightful portrayal of a poppy. I love them too.

Making A Mark said...

Alison - you've got that poppy red absolutely spot on

vivien said...

I agree too :>)

Alison Staite said...

Thanks for the comments. The red was mainly derived from Schmincke's translucent orange and some W&N scarlet lake.

Desiree's Designs said...

Alison, I love your poppy. They are definitely one of my favorite flowers to grow as well as paint! Beautiful!

Cathy Gatland said...

Such lovely pure colour, beautifully observed and formed.