Bluebird in the Mimosa Tree
12 X 12 watercolor on 140 lb paper26 total reviews
Comment from Minnie Kaye
Oh, this is lovely.
I really like the way the birds wings are done with nice detail.
Your tree in total blossom is very pretty, what kind of brush did you use to make he flowers. Or did you just do them one little pink petal at a time?
The branch stands out nicely. And the sky in the background is done really well.
A vacation memory to view forever, Nice piece, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2018
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Oh, this is lovely.
I really like the way the birds wings are done with nice detail.
Your tree in total blossom is very pretty, what kind of brush did you use to make he flowers. Or did you just do them one little pink petal at a time?
The branch stands out nicely. And the sky in the background is done really well.
A vacation memory to view forever, Nice piece, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2018
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I used a #8 round watercolor brush. Thank you so much.
Comment from John2174
Very nicely done ! I really like the bright background and how the subject is well positioned. I also like how much detail you have done on the subject. Overall a very nicely done work.
John
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2018
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Very nicely done ! I really like the bright background and how the subject is well positioned. I also like how much detail you have done on the subject. Overall a very nicely done work.
John
Comment Written 08-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2018
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Thank you so much for your encouragement.
Comment from Beautyobserver
Very nice watercolor painting of a blue jay. I like the color of the trees and the rich blue on the bird. The blue background compliments the bird color. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Very nice watercolor painting of a blue jay. I like the color of the trees and the rich blue on the bird. The blue background compliments the bird color. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Thank you so very much!
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You are welcome.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Sharon Meda
I like this piece. The detail of the bird and branch are in contrast to the abstract like flowers in the background.
Good color, good balance.
Well done.
Sharon
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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I like this piece. The detail of the bird and branch are in contrast to the abstract like flowers in the background.
Good color, good balance.
Well done.
Sharon
Comment Written 06-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much, Sharon.
Comment from Trajan
Hey Linda.
I love the colors in this. Very light and whimsical. It feels like spring or a nice summer day.
I can see you are struggling a bit with the bird. I think you need to loosen up a bit here. Maybe do a quick under wash and the layer in the detail bit by bit by painting into wet.
You might want to look here:
https://youtu.be/DN005C9qAu8
He has pretty good tips and techniques.
For me, water color became easier when I stopped trying to make it act like pen and ink (I used to do a lot of pen and ink).
Watercolor is a fluid medium that needs to flow.
Just breath and let go!
Keep at it!!
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Hey Linda.
I love the colors in this. Very light and whimsical. It feels like spring or a nice summer day.
I can see you are struggling a bit with the bird. I think you need to loosen up a bit here. Maybe do a quick under wash and the layer in the detail bit by bit by painting into wet.
You might want to look here:
https://youtu.be/DN005C9qAu8
He has pretty good tips and techniques.
For me, water color became easier when I stopped trying to make it act like pen and ink (I used to do a lot of pen and ink).
Watercolor is a fluid medium that needs to flow.
Just breath and let go!
Keep at it!!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Thanks. I think that has been my struggle too. I tend to want to use the brush as a pen and do not get the results I want. I am practicing wash exercises before I start my next piece.
Comment from karen zima
Love this one. The color of the bird is stunning against the pink muted flower tree. He is perfectly positioned on the branch with his forward stare. The flowering tree is well painted along with the texture in the bird's feathers.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Love this one. The color of the bird is stunning against the pink muted flower tree. He is perfectly positioned on the branch with his forward stare. The flowering tree is well painted along with the texture in the bird's feathers.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much, Karen.
Comment from corrinas creations
I love watercolours and the effect they have. Have you tried really wetting the paper and dropping bits of colour on to it, the paint does it's own thing and if you add little colours on top while still wet you get this wonderful blended technique. This is very pretty, I like the delicate background you have and the bird is a lovely focal point. Happy painting :)
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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I love watercolours and the effect they have. Have you tried really wetting the paper and dropping bits of colour on to it, the paint does it's own thing and if you add little colours on top while still wet you get this wonderful blended technique. This is very pretty, I like the delicate background you have and the bird is a lovely focal point. Happy painting :)
Comment Written 06-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much. I am still learning and I do intend to try the technique you have suggested. Thanks so much.
Comment from ChuckWaxman
Bluebird of Happiness?
Lovely work. Like the colors and your soft touch in this work. Deserves to be Recognized. Now I see why your are #4. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Bluebird of Happiness?
Lovely work. Like the colors and your soft touch in this work. Deserves to be Recognized. Now I see why your are #4. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Thank you so much, Chuck for your kind words and encouragement.
Comment from Silvia Labbate
Awesome blending job all the colors! Great lighting and shadowing! Awesome presentation! Great texture and detail! I'm really looking forward to seeing your next artwork! Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Awesome blending job all the colors! Great lighting and shadowing! Awesome presentation! Great texture and detail! I'm really looking forward to seeing your next artwork! Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2018
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Thanks again Sylvia. I appreciate your support.
Comment from PeglegDeb
He's a beautiful blue Linda!
Hard to believe it's watercolors. I think you 'play' w/ watercolors VERY well....lol Your bird is nicely detailed against the soft colors of the Mimosa Tree in the background.
Lovely piece....and your Brother's yard must be gorgeous, yes??
Deborah
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2018
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He's a beautiful blue Linda!
Hard to believe it's watercolors. I think you 'play' w/ watercolors VERY well....lol Your bird is nicely detailed against the soft colors of the Mimosa Tree in the background.
Lovely piece....and your Brother's yard must be gorgeous, yes??
Deborah
Comment Written 04-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2018
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Yes. And thank you so very much. His street is lined with mimosa trees.
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I've never seen one. Only thing I know about Mimosa is champagne mixed w/ orange juice LOL Yummy!
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Lol. The flowers are very spiky and delicate even more so than a bottlebrush. They are cold tolerant and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.