Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Oriental Poppy


Well no complaints this week over the Summer of Color combination of Candy Apple red and yellow! So far I haven't been totally in love with the pastel colour combos, but these two....Far more Paper Rainbow!
As a rule I don't wear yellow, and I often say I don't like it, but when combined with bright poppy red, well who wouldn't !


My oriental Poppy started life like this. A  multi layered background of papers, gesso and paint.


The poppies were napkin pieces which I tore up. There is nothing that says Summer more than the bold red of a poppy and golden yellow sunshine!

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Oriental Poppy
                           

I was going to call my lady just plain old Poppy but at the last minute found some gorgeous Chinese paper in brightest red in my paper box. It was just made to be a dress for her!

So here she is Oriental Poppy, a wild and exotic being!


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48 comments:

  1. Victoria10 July 2013 at 21:17

    Oh wow..how magnificent..so very creational and majestic and full of nature's moving spirit..the colors so vibrant..the red poppies are fantastical..this painting reminds me of time in meditation when my hair would flow as flowers! Beautiful..thanks for sharing your creative magic!
    Happy soc
    Victoria

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  2. Dreaming of Vintage10 July 2013 at 21:37

    Your art is gorgeous! Such talent!

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  3. Beo10 July 2013 at 21:43

    OH, your woman with the hair of poppies (right word??)looks wonderful!! Especially in front of this great background.
    Best, Beate

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  4. Prairie Jill10 July 2013 at 23:32

    Oh, this is wonderful!! The colours are gorgeous and I love all the layers in the background - so much texture.

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  5. Karla B 11 July 2013 at 00:29

    Adorable work!

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  6. Lori Saul11 July 2013 at 00:52

    So beautiful- I could stare at this all day.The colors give off energy and lift the spirits- as she is looking up!

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  7. Kristin11 July 2013 at 05:29

    xo

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  8. Anne Manda11 July 2013 at 06:49

    Breathtaking! It's such a wonderful, rich piece, love it! The colors and layers are beautiful! <3

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  9. Shahrul Niza11 July 2013 at 08:37

    What a beauty!! I love how rich and bold the colors are, and just the perfect dress for a lovely summer outing in the fields :). Wonderful work!

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  10. Melinda11 July 2013 at 08:49

    simply gorgeous! The colors are brilliant! Thanks too for stopping by!

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  11. padmaja11 July 2013 at 09:20

    Thank you for finding me so I found your magnificent art today!
    Love your creative process that resulted each time with a variety of texture and intricate details. I have spent a lot of time on your older works today and look forward to more!
    The link to join your site didn't work, so I have subscribed through mail :-)

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  12. padmaja11 July 2013 at 09:22

    So glad you found me today, I found your brilliant work as well!
    The creative process you have followed with textures and minute details have resulted each time with such an adorable visual joy!
    The link to join your site didn't work, I subscribed via mail.

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  13. Monique11 July 2013 at 15:02

    Oh WOW, such a wonderful piece. Such stunning, beautiful, rich and deep colors. I could drown in that red. Gorgeous.
    xx

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  14. Lisa Graham 11 July 2013 at 15:33

    I really love the POW of color in this and her face is whimsically beautiful!

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  15. stefanie stark11 July 2013 at 15:51

    Oh I lOVE the poppy princess! What a wonderful red! I am impressed by your artwork!

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  16. stefanie stark11 July 2013 at 15:51

    Oh I lOVE the poppy princess! What a wonderful red! I am impressed by your artwork!

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  17. Unknown11 July 2013 at 21:13

    Beautiful composition, colours, poppies. I absolutely love it. Your art is always so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

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  18. Jez11 July 2013 at 23:42

    I was convinced I had left a comment on this beautiful painting, but I'm glad I came back to look at it again, it is so luscious.
    You have so much depth and detail in the painting, and the Chinese paper for the dress is inspired to go with the lovely oriental red poppies. The whole painting is a lovely example of your work, and I think I like the cropped version at the top even better with its focus on the lady.

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  19. PaintingWrite11 July 2013 at 23:51

    Your poppy princess is gorgeous! Isn't it funny how we each like different colours-i really didn't like this week's combination preferring the colours of previous weeks but that's what a challenge is all about, i guess!

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  20. Terri Corona12 July 2013 at 00:43

    Wonderful! The perfect use of the colors, she's just beautiful.

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  21. Linda Kunsman12 July 2013 at 00:52

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your gorgeous project and especially because that is my very favorite flower too!

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  22. Salla12 July 2013 at 07:18

    Gorgeous piece of art again! I, too, am a friend of bright colors and love poppies in particular. Too bad I haven't had time to make anything with this week's colours.
    Thanks for showing how you started the background and added to it! One can learn so much from photos of all the phases.

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  23. Valerie-Jael12 July 2013 at 08:42

    Beautiful work! Valerie

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  24. Tracy12 July 2013 at 08:57

    Love the way you made the poppies into her hair. Beautiful piece.

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  25. Netty12 July 2013 at 09:13

    you really nailed those colours and created a smashing mixed piece of art, Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  26. HeARTworks12 July 2013 at 12:18

    Gorgeous, gorgeous! Love all that bright vibrant color! patsy

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  27. Abela12 July 2013 at 13:59

    I love it! poppies such as a hair, great! is a great work. Saludos

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  28. www.dorissdaughter.com12 July 2013 at 15:00

    Wonderful work! I love your lady's collage poppy hair. The background works beautifully and her red dress finishes the piece off perfectly to balance the colours:)

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  29. Susan12 July 2013 at 17:57

    Spectacular! I love the color and depth.

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  30. Giggles12 July 2013 at 19:16

    Stunning, love the movement in this piece!! Love how this came together so beautifully!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  31. sharon12 July 2013 at 19:45

    Wow, so beautiful! The textures and movement are amazing.

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  32. Kate Robertson12 July 2013 at 20:39

    Oh I love poppies! Your piece ir really stunning.

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  33. Kathryn Zbrzezny12 July 2013 at 23:59

    We WERE both thinking poppies! I LOVE yours! Love this.

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  34. Irene Rafael13 July 2013 at 02:55

    of course i would love the title being japanese. i always love how you share your process. i feel like i was painting aside you. your work is lovely as is your color sense.

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  35. juliaD13 July 2013 at 03:02

    Hi, Thanks for visiting my blog, and your lovely comments. SO nice to get some feedback.
    I am so happy to have found your blog nowtoo!...such lovely work, and so enjoyable to read through, such wonderful work!
    x
    Julia

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  36. Anonymous13 July 2013 at 10:15

    Love her face. What an uplifting expression of pure bliss. Great use of the colors....xox

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  37. denthe13 July 2013 at 13:33

    This certainly looks wild and exotic. Love the layered look!

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  38. Sharon Fritchman13 July 2013 at 19:44

    WOW! So creative and absolutely gorgeous!

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  39. PiaRom13 July 2013 at 20:40

    OMG such a happy and inspiring piece!!! I looooooove her poppy-hair and her funky chinese dress fits perfectly! What a gorgeous piece of art and I love it!!! ♥ Conny
    http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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  40. Ivy13 July 2013 at 21:20

    Your poppies are gorgeous! HPPF!

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  41. Erika13 July 2013 at 21:36

    Oh, I love poppies :) (only to view) - in my garden are also some of them. But most important, I love your woman with this wonderful hair. It is an amazin idea and a lot to dream. Happy Weekend XO Erika

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  42. Tammie Dickerson14 July 2013 at 03:10

    Beautiful artwork! I love the energy and the vibrant colors! Wonderful!

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  43. dawn14 July 2013 at 10:48

    She is gorgeous and so is the background. Thanks for sharing the process and your thoughts on it, love that part. So glad these colors were more your style, truly beautiful art!

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  44. Natasha14 July 2013 at 12:15

    Wow!! Love all the textures and layers. She is completely gorgeous and a perfect use of the Summer of Color colours. :)

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  45. AK14 July 2013 at 13:40

    Just stumbled across your blog. Your work is so different and just awesome. Really loved it.

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  46. DVArtist15 July 2013 at 00:17

    Great colors this week. Love what you did with the poppies.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  47. SwirlyGirl15 July 2013 at 22:58

    love the vibrancy and colours x

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  48. Karen Smithey20 July 2013 at 04:57

    gorgeous use of color--and I love seeing works in progress!

    Happy PPF!

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