Monday, September 13, 2010

Bright just makes me happy


I don't know if any of you follow Kelly Nina Perkins but everytime I see a new post on my blog roll her colors always catch my eye. I love her video Stitch Imagery and I decided to pull out one of my sketches from a previous drawing class and paint it. I used Dr. Ph. Martin's transparent concentrated watercolors which I have has for about 25 years--really, I have!  I love them so much I would like to get a few other colors. I love painting these paintings because all you really have to think about is what colors to use because watercolor techniques are not necessary. But what colors to use--that can be daunting sometimes actually. Know what I mean!!??
Oh, and I sewed around the images.

19 comments:

jgr said...

Beautiful! I love Dr. M dyes, too the colors are so vibrant.

Buffy said...

Its funny how each of us are attracted to different colors. Your piece is Beautiful,I like the sewing around the edge of the images.

iHanna said...

I know Nina's work/blog and I can see that you've been inspired by her - your colours are So happy and beautiful in this piece. Yay!

Diane said...

Oooh, I love how the colors just pop right off the computer screen--just wonderful!
P.S. I sent you an email, but I'm not sure if you got it.

Dori Patrick said...

Hi there! So happy to find your lovely blog! This piece is gorgeous! So vibrant! Great job!

Donna Wynn (Yogiknitgirl) said...

Your blog today is beautiful, inspiring and I so love the colors! Great way to start my creative week. Thank you for sharing your work!

Nancy said...

Wow! Lively and lovely.

Elizabeth said...

Love love this piece!! I jsut purchased one of Kelli's wonderful little create books form her Etsy!! I just had to have one of her creations in my hands!!!
Now I am off to find a good source for Dr M's Inks!!!!!

cve said...

I love thise colors!

Nancy said...

Beautiful painting.....and you certainly chose the right colors..they sing beside each other.....It makes you just want to be happy.......

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and bright!!!

Kellininaperkins said...

So beautiful in your hands. Love this painting and your blog is an absolute delight!

Patti G. said...

Martha, this is stunning and fun and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
The stitching too, brilliant!!!
xoxoxo
Hugs,Patti

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

This is a sight for my tired eyes! I love your colors and those leaves...oooh, LOVE them!

lori vliegen said...

Bright makes me happy, too.....especially when you're the one doing bright!!! this is fabulous, gal!! xox, :))))

Createology said...

These bright colors make me happy also. How interesting that you sewed around the images as it really adds to the depth. Happy coloring...

Jennifer DeDonato said...

So wonderful...I agree colors like this make me happy. Very great...I will check out her blog

Lorraine said...

Lovely piece Martha! I've been meaning to try this brand for some time so looks as if I really have to now....

Lynette (NZ) said...

Love this colour and composition. Gorgeous

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