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5/8/2021

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Today's work is to find the exact coplementary colour of the lilac. I use complementary colours a lot for vibrancy and a very 'active' surface to the canvas. Much inspired by Bonnard who wasa a master of this. I've used an iridescent oil paint for the first time. I was worried it might be a bit gimicky or tacky, but it's very subtle and interesting....

I had to roll up the rug in the sitting room for Japanese Snow. The studio isn't big enough.

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The big black pots are bursting with bloom. Lime green and lilac petunias and  shooting out of the tops nicotiana sylvestris with their gorgeous evening scent. I had forgotten how huge the leaves of this nicotiana are and had to keep cutting them off as they were smothering everything else.
How is your garden growing this summer?

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12 Comments
Sheena
5/8/2021 02:42:13 am

How wonderful! You sound as if you are enjoying yourself so much indoors and out.

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Freda
5/8/2021 01:17:53 pm

Life is definitely looking up Sheena!

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Gail
5/8/2021 03:57:10 am

A few days ago, you asked what gets us up in the morning. Usually, it is something to to with my cat rescue mission. Recently, looking forward to seeing your artwork is what starts my day

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Freda
5/8/2021 01:19:02 pm

Gosh!!

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Gwendoline
5/8/2021 05:45:38 am

The photos of your work are fascinating Freda but seeing the size of Japanese Snow in your room really gives an idea of how impressive they are in the flesh. I miss galleries! I've got out of the habit (who hasn't?) and have to get my rear in gear to get back in there. Thank you for the nudge and keep creating!

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Freda
5/8/2021 01:20:59 pm

I am so looking forward to going to galleries again. A friend has just been to the British Museum and I am so envious!

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Grace
5/8/2021 09:28:36 am

Love how the painting echoes the colours of the flowers in your garden.

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Freda
5/8/2021 01:21:55 pm

I hadn’t actually noticed that Grace!

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Mary
5/8/2021 10:56:34 am

You had me pulling out my colour wheel looking at complimentary colours of lilac. Round and round, I go, between Blue-violet, Violet and Red-violet and over to the Yellow-orange, Yellow and Yellow-green, respectively. Whew. Good luck with finding just the right shade/tone/tint(s)!

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Freda
5/8/2021 01:22:53 pm

I will write a post about a fun way to do this Mary.

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Mary B
5/8/2021 12:07:43 pm

The photograph in your sitting room perhaps shows the true definition of the term " artist in residence "😉

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Freda
5/8/2021 01:23:41 pm

Tee hee. The art is taking over this residence..

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