Sunday, June 24, 2012

cul-de-sac

Well. This piece changed a million times as I painted it. What a battle! But, I like it.
$70  8"x10" watercolour painting - Zoom In Here!
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59 comments:

  1. Hi Nora:) I think it was worth the battle! Love the whole but especially the light green from the trees. Also like the shadows a lot! Great job!

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  2. I love the blue car and how the blue continues in the shadows. Lovely as usual.

    Happy painting, yes I said it.

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  3. Every one of your pictures tells a story, Nora. I love it, especially the cars and the people! There must be something in the air, 'cause I've been battling with painting the past few days too, but all's well that ends well! Stay inspired! ☺ !

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  4. Lovely lively fresh...YOU in your watercolors,NORA!!!
    Brava come sempre!

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  5. Gorgeous painting, love your style and thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog it is much appreciated !

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  6. I can't help but wonder what battles you were engaged in as the creative process unfolded.

    The end result is beautiful.

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  7. I love your style, a great painting.

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  8. I love the calm blue mood of this painting, I can almost feel that Sunday quietness hanging in the air. What I love about your work is the way you take the ordinary and turn it in to something special. Like Sid in the previous comment I am so appreciative of your comments on my blog.

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  9. It is a good thing you battled on...this is a lovely painting.

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  10. Amazing and fresh painting as always.. :)

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  11. Hi Nora! How are you? I like this painting with all the angles from the car in the curb to the house with the windows awnings. Great drawing!

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  12. Like it? It is so lovely. I love the purples and blues. Looks like a place I would love to be.

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  13. Absolutely love this piece. The composition is great. Did you use hot pressed paper? I struggle with it but you do a great job.

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  14. I like it too. It looks very unfussy and fresh, just as a watercolour should :0)

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  15. Beautiful art, I love the vibrant colours, the blues, greens & purples.

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  16. Me gusta mucho tu acuarela. ¡Un abrazo!

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  17. I love this and the outdoor cafe sketch! Your work is so relaxed and the colors are always great!

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  18. Thank you for joining my site. I looked at site and your watercolours painting, I like the looseness of them.

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  19. I absolutely love the way you convey light and shadow in your work with the use of color, Green tree blue shadow, just lovely.
    Thank you for visiting and following my blog!

    Your newest follower,
    Kamara

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  20. Beautiful! I love how there are both diluted colors as well a vibrant spots!

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  21. Your work is really beautiful! I may spend a lot of time here picking up tips on watercolor. Thanks for stopping by my blog.NancyD

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  22. Ciao Nora,
    to see your works is for me always a pleasure, a big pleasure...
    your colours inspire smiles and serenity...Really!!!
    Ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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  23. Wonderful! I just love how you lay down the colors:))

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  24. This is gorgeous! Such great talent!

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  25. Really great composition - a joy for the viewer. Its like a peek into a very special place.

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  26. Me gusta mucho la composición y la forma de resolverlo Nora. Fantástica.

    Abrazo

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  27. Beautiful, well worth the time spent on this one. Your work is always outstanding, thank you for sharing.

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  28. Muy bonita la acuarela Nora,sigue con tu estilo que me
    gusta mucho,un abrazo

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  29. I love this! It looks so cool and shady...

    I think watercolor is so difficult, and you make it look effortless! I'm a little bit glad to hear you struggle, too!

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  30. I think it looks great, I want to live there.
    Check out my post from Sunday, I gave you a Sunshine award.

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  31. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for your lovely comments...very much appreciated! I have been looking around on here...WOW ! Love your art, so much talent, fabulous !

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  32. Well it was well worth the effort. I love it! Thanks or joining us at INCY WINCY this week.
    Hope we see you again soon.
    Hugs Sheryl xx

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  33. Excellent piece, Nora!!! Beautiful blues...

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  34. Nora your colors are lovely - your style is so loose and gorgeous - thanks so much for sharing it. Have a great day.

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  35. So glad you stayed with it but you wouldn't know that it was a battle! Love the colours and the wonderful neighborhood feel.

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  36. This is lovely, thank you for joining us at Incy Wincy and good luck..

    Caz x IW DT

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  37. How beautiful this corner Nora!
    Transmits calm and wellbeing.
    By the shadows .... could be done very early in the morning?.........

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  38. I have not used water colors all that much. These are fantastic! Did you start with the water color or the ink?

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  39. what a great painting! I imagine it as a modern day cover for Sartre's No Exit :D

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  40. gorgeous and inspiring... I know I will paint better this afternoon and push myself after a visit here!!!!

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  41. So lovely, Nora!
    Gorgeous colors and composition!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  42. this is beautiful. i love the colour palette and your wonderful loose watercolour style!

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  43. I should think you do like it, its a wonderful painting. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  44. Love the cool blue shadows and the peaceful, fresh atmosphere, like after rain. And of course I like your wonderful, original style!

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  45. Holy doodle this is SO impressive!! Excellent work...still amazed at what you do with watercolors! Inspirational! Happy Canada Day!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  46. Hi Nora,

    Glad you won the battle, Great piece, lively and exciting!

    Sue

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  47. Love this! It's so great how your style is sort of "sketchy" but at the same time so clear and detailed, and with a lot of depth. I think you must be a magician. Love the colors! I do need to stop here more often!

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  48. Wonderfully fluid painting and drawing.

    David

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  49. Well, the battle is not evident to the viewer:-) SO well done!

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  50. That looks exactly like one of the places my daughter lived with her hubby and 5 kids. Good memories. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  51. Wow this is absolutely fantastic. Definately worth all your hard work & battle :) Just popped in to check it & to let you know I have blog candy if you're interested :)
    Hugz
    Lisa

    http://dreamtimedesigns.blogspot.com.au

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  52. This is beautiful. Love the colors and composition.

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