The Ballerina

NEW WORKS FROM THE STUDIO OF ART BY WENDY

THE BALLERINA - 7 x 9 in. - watercolour - $230 matted & bagged

 

Have you ever seen such beautiful, flowing petals?

I loved the movement in this flower and couldn't resist painting it.  This picture started as a demo for one of my students, it wasn't meant for anything more than showing how to lay a multicoloured wash and then glaze over it.  HOWEVER, once I started glazing and building those petals I was hooked.  Like a crazy woman, I painted night and day until she was done!!  Then came the challenge: I needed a setting!!
Once again that crazy woman came out and worked away on paper and computer, trying to decide how to build it.  You see before you the final results - "The Ballerina"!!
Enjoy!

To learn more about my private lessons and workshops see my Shows/Workshops/Private Classes Page

To purchase "The Ballerina" Contact Wendy

Mini Irises in the Sunshine

NEW WORKS FROM THE STUDIO OF ART BY WENDY

MINI IRISES IN THE SUNSHINE - 1.75 X 2.75 - $90 MATTED

Spring and sunshine are in the air and on my paper.  After finishing the larger picture I set myself  the challenge to make the miniature.  I know, who does a large picture as a study for a mini!!  Still I love these tiny pieces, they really are a very up close, intimate kind of art.
Irises have always been a popular flower for painting, particularly the colourful bearded ones, but until I caught the images of these irises on a sunny day I really didn't understand why.  Their colours attract the eye but I think it is the combination of sharp line and the soft curls that keeps it.  Enjoy!

As always all my pictures are available as prints or cards, starting at $3.50 for cards.