Painting #1 imaginary landscape
I had no preconceived idea of what this painting was going to be. I brushed on some color and watched them mingle, and that is when I saw my landscape take shape and then “helped” it along, let me tell you, what a joy it is to paint like this!
Painting #2 Bullards
I am not too much in love with this one, I thought I would include it.
Painting #3 imaginary landscape
What is truly interesting about this one is that I was trying for a realistic painting of a rocky path with trees. It wasn’t working and I almost gave up when I decided to let go of the uncertainty and my fear. I then saw my scene and how to proceed, mainly it coincided when I worked a beam of light coming down. To me it looks like a shaft of light hitting high mountain crags.
Painting #4 Lake Francis
One day I decided to paint this scene over and over, this particular painting is one of my favorites. I don’t particularly care for that shore on the right but it is what it is.
Painting #5 lake Francis
I really like this one though not the way I painted the group of trees on the right.
Painting #6 Imaginary Landscape
I had fun with this one, I refrained from putting in too much detail. I think that my many attempts at painting Lake Francis influenced me. By the way this is on hot press watercolor paper, I adore hp! I suggest that you give it a try, let loose and enjoy the adventure.
I have more to share but it will have to wait until next time. Happy painting!
Each in his own way is fantastic!👏👏👏👏👌
Many Greetings Babsi
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Love them very much !
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These are all stunning Margaret! Painting #1 immaginary landscape is just beautiful and my favourite….
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I agree, really trippy, love it!
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Haha, yes! trippy, I like that!
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Hehe…
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One of my favorites as well! Thank you!
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Thanks for posting, Margaret. these are lovely and inspirational.
Holly
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Thank you Holly!
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Oh Margaret! Wowza! so much beauty for my eyes and soul!!! LOVE your paintings! Just LOVE!!
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Aww, thank you Jodi!
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You have such a passion for painting Margaret! It is your true calling.
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Thank you! I think that you are correct, maybe that is why I am compelled to paint!
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you paint….therefor you are
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Haha, exactly! 💖
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What a vibrant collection! Particularly liked the final one, and could see the Lake Francis inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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What wondrous, vibrant watercolors, Margaret! I love them all. Would I be correct in guessing that you now enjoy watercolors as much as you once enjoyed pastels? Your work is spectacular!
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Thank you! I love watercolors more! I haven’t used my pastels in months, I have neglected them, Lol
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LOL… I had a feeling you might say that. Your painting are incredible.
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haha! I keep thinking that I “should” get those pastels out but somehow the watercolors are jumping up saying “Hey look over here”!!! they win every time!!! lol
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fabulous and loose and full of bold color! fun, delightful. exciting.
I can easily see them all, nicely framed and mounted up Margaret; what a great collection that defies ‘rigidity’ and ‘tightness’ …. love them!
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And…..that is why I love watercolor!!! It is very addicting, so it is a no brainer for me. There should be a disclaimer (actually a prompt) on watercolor tubes “Go With The Flow-Really!” lol unless you are into photo realism, I guess, anyway, I am not. So thank you!!
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I admit that I’ve followed your painting more on instagram than on the blog lately, only because I haven’t been on my computer much, and I really like the direction where it’s going. Thank you for sharing your art. I hope you re safe from the fires my friend.
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I totally understand that I am really enjoying IG but popping in here is fun. Thank you by the way, it feels so wonderful the direction that I am going, feels right. 😉 the fires are so sad, I am surrounded by them, there were wires down and arching not far from us on Sunday, a miracle that it didn’t start a fire. October is always the worst month for fires. 😞
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Blogging is fun in a different way. I really enjoy it!
The fires are horrible! I hope it starts raining soon. Stay safe ❤
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Oh my goodness Margaret – All the images you have shown are beautiful but that first one where you have allowed your own intuition to take hold is breathtaking lovely. Wow. I hope this inspires you to do much more work in this way. Have a wonderfully creative weekend. Janet 🙂
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Thank you Janet, I have discovered something very interesting, that I can’t seem to paint or relate to a scene or photo in the “normal” way like I use to. When we lost power this week because of the wind and fires, I painted on my patio and I worked entirely from my imagination, it literally flowed out of me, so exciting. I thought that I didn’t have any imagination at all! Very exciting, I think that this is the way I should paint, very much “me”. Cheers!
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Love how you allow the colors to “mingle” on your paper! And I’m LOVING your imaginary landscapes too! #3 is my favorite but I so enjoy each one as you have such a gift to make the colors sing! 😊
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Thank you Jill, good to hear because sometimes color seems so mysterious to me, I “wade” through the struggle and somehow come out on solid ground!
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Wow! Your colors always looks so fabulous together and the right balance. It doesn’t appear that you struggle. ❤️
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Maybe it feels like I do because I work on it so hard, interesting.
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Nice! Thank you!
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Lovely work Margaret!
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Thank you!
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