07 September, 2012

Garden sketches– simplify, shapes, shades

Greetings – welcome to my new blog.

Last week I was at the Botanical Gardens. As you can imagine, there was so much to draw – it was very exciting.

Garden sketch

It was challenging drawing at the gardens, as there was a lot of details and textures. I have attempted to simplify and to capture the shapes and shades, with watercolour… Obviously there is lots of room for improvement – practice makes perfect.

Paint Party Friday – Have a great weekend.

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30 comments:

  1. Mary C. NasserSeptember 7, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Evelyn,
    Congratulations on your new blog!
    Your botanical garden watercolor is absolutely gorgeous!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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    1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 5:07 PM

      Hi Mary
      Thank you :). Have a wonderful weekend, Ev

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  2. Tracey FKSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I think this is exceptional... I love that you have captured the structures and shapes without all the detail to distract... wonderful composition...xx

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    1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 10:13 PM

      Thanks Tracy. Appreciate the feedback - I would love to practice more. Would be much easier when the weather gets warmer :). Ev

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  3. FayeSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Beautiful study in blues and greens. I especially like the muted trees in the background.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      Thanks Faye. Muted trees add depth and distance. I am surprised how well it has come up actually - am happy with that :)

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  4. lorikSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    What a beautiful watercolour. So simple but with depth and spontaneity. I love going to the botanical gardens here in sydney too:)

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    1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 10:24 PM

      Hi Lorik,
      Thanks. I'd love to join you at the gardens in Sydney if I could. Maybe one day... when I am in Sydney. Happy weekend.

      Evelyn

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  5. GigglesSeptember 7, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Very pretty, wonderful shading!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. MarjiSeptember 8, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I think this is lovely. I agree, practice is a big part of art. I think showing up every day is really important. Happy PPF

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    1. UnknownSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:20 PM

      Hi Marji
      Yes, that is so true. There are no shortcuts, but the journey is part of the fun :).

      Hope you are having a nice weekend. Ev

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  7. Carolyn DubeSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I love the feelings this gives off- such beauty and grace in your watercolor!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:32 PM

      Thanks Carolyn,
      Oh, such kind words :). Means a lot, cheers, Ev

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  8. NatashaSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Love these trees, I have been struggling with trees and recently decided it was because I put in too much detail. This is stunning. :)

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    1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 1:20 AM

      Hi Natasha
      Thanks for your feedback. Sometimes I too put too much detail into my trees.

      Hope you are having a nice weekend, Ev

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  9. DuaaSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Beautiful watercolors.love the shading!

    Your blog is really amazing!

    Duaa

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    1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 4:42 PM

      Thanks Duaa
      Just visited your blog - love your work too.
      Ev

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  10. Anne MandaSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Great job, absolutely beautiful watercolor! HPPF!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Thanks Anne. Appreciate the feedback. Just visited your blog - lovely pieces. Love your girls and faces. You've got a nice style. Ev

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  11. Jane WetzelSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    just STUNNING!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM

      Thanks Jane.
      I really love what you do with your pages - very inspiring :).

      Ev

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  12. Lynn CohenSeptember 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I agree with improve with practice all the time, but I'd say you are already very very good at what you are doing here. I love the dark shadows in the trees. It makes them pop!
    Hppf on Sunday.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 9, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Hi Lynn
    It's good to have contrast... Thanks for the feedback :).
    Ev

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  14. JKWSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I love Botanical gardens, will be going to one Friday evening. . . good painting. Blessings, Janet PPF

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    1. UnknownSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

      Hi Janet
      Thanks.
      I'd come along if I could :). Enjoy your day out. Hopefully you will also do some paintings.

      Evelyn

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    I think you did a wonderful job of simplifying. I have an awful lot of trouble with that. I get overwhelmed with all the detail and don't know what to put in and leave out.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM

      Thank Melissa, that's often the case with me too, so I am keen to practice. It's a challenge :). Ev

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  16. paulineSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    This is already beautiful Evelyn... i LOVE your composition. xox

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    1. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:07 PM

      Hi Pauline
      Thanks :). Hope you are having a fantastic weekend
      Ev

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