Saturday, June 02, 2012

sit back and relax

$50 - 5x7" painting with 8x10" mat.
I painted these motorcycles on site with my paint box on my lap. They caught my attention as they sat there, all in a row, waiting for me to paint their portraits.

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37 comments:

  1. c.dingman2 June 2012 at 20:03

    Wonderful, fun painting. So well done especially under the circumstances. You continue to amaze.

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  2. Anonymous2 June 2012 at 20:42

    Such a wonderful talent that with so few lines and just the right brush strokes you capture the scene so vividly! Bravo!
    Stay inspired!

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  3. hmuxo2 June 2012 at 21:28

    LOVE IT!!! It's so wonderful to be prepared with your watercolors.. Beautiful painting, Nora.

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  4. minnemie2 June 2012 at 21:58

    SO fun! Especially like the reflections on the windshields.

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  5. Karin3 June 2012 at 04:35

    fabulous and i love the colors!

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  6. Blanco3 June 2012 at 05:02

    Hi Nora. Nice reflections and colors combinations ¡
    Greetings

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  7. renate3 June 2012 at 06:22

    Hello Nora:) Beautifully done! Very original subject too. Great job.

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  8. Netty3 June 2012 at 07:44

    Oh wow this is fabulous, x

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  9. Roger Åkesson3 June 2012 at 08:02

    You are so good at capturing objects just a few lines and colors, fun motorcycles.

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  10. Autumn Leaves3 June 2012 at 08:28

    Lovely lovely, Nora! What motorcycle enthusiast wouldn't love this little gem?

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  11. Unknown3 June 2012 at 08:47

    I always enjoy your paintings...they are gorgeous.. :)

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  12. AM Zafaran3 June 2012 at 11:18

    Oh Nora these are so amazingly done! Wow! Had a brief look at other paintings too and LOVE them all!

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  13. Sandra Busby3 June 2012 at 12:22

    I would never have been brave enough! But they are fantastic! What a fun subject!!

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  14. ashok3 June 2012 at 12:32

    your style is amazing!

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  15. Pepe Farrés3 June 2012 at 13:09

    Hello Nora, wanted to say hello ....... Congratulations on your blog your watercolors are fantastic

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  16. Alexandra MacVean3 June 2012 at 15:33

    Nora, another wonderful piece from you. Thank you for your inspiration!! :)

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  17. Molly3 June 2012 at 15:47

    Love the color and movement in this piece!

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  18. Rosa Viñas3 June 2012 at 17:59

    Hola Nora, muy bonito, con pocos trazos y tus colores consigues una composición hermosa.

    Un abrazo

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  19. Floriana Quaini3 June 2012 at 18:56

    Ciao Nora,
    very very nice these motocycles and your style is always happy and coloured! I like very much also the situation..the motos toghether waiting for somebody...
    Ciao, con affetto, Floriana

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  20. Unknown3 June 2012 at 19:51

    More beautifully observed image making.

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  21. Dottie T Leatherwood3 June 2012 at 20:48

    love the lines & color...such a great composition!

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  22. Angela Sullivan3 June 2012 at 21:26

    These motorcycles would make anyone want to go for a Sunday Stroll.

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  23. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com3 June 2012 at 21:40

    Brilliant - I am always excited to see what you do and your work never disappoints,

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  24. Dan Kent3 June 2012 at 21:55

    So well done! And all the while not knowing when the owners would come out and drive away. Wonderful!

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  25. WrightStuff4 June 2012 at 04:38

    This is wonderful. Vibrant, fun - and I'm sure they were very thrilled to have their portraits painted!!!!

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  26. carol l mckenna4 June 2012 at 08:02

    Wonderful done ~ love them ~ great Father's Day present ~ if you have 'males' in your life ~ thanks, ^_^

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  27. ATELIER D'AQUARELLE LE PARTAGE4 June 2012 at 10:48

    wow,I am really impressed by the quality of your watercolors. Colors are great, it's well done. I'm happy to discover your blog. Thanks for sharing your art! Ciao!!!

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  28. Unknown4 June 2012 at 10:59

    wow,I am really impressed by the quality of your watercolors. Colors are great, it's well done. I'm happy to discover your blog. Thanks for sharing your art! Ciao!!!

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  29. Unknown4 June 2012 at 11:01

    wow,I am really impressed by the quality of your watercolors. Colors are great, it's well done. I'm happy to discover your blog. Thanks for sharing your art! Ciao!!!

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  30. ann @ studiohyde4 June 2012 at 15:16

    I can see how tempted you would have been to paint these bikes. Your watercolours are always so full of life.

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  31. irinapictures4 June 2012 at 15:28

    Happy birthday, dear blog. You are such treasure. I saw Nora's post about your anniversary in my google reader, but can not find it here, I hope you are fine and healthy.

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  32. Rita Vaselli4 June 2012 at 16:19

    Ciao Nora!Colorful lively "forte" Watercolor!Happy blogbirthday!All best in life and in work!Rita

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  33. Corinne H.4 June 2012 at 17:06

    Extra....on les entend vrombir !!!

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  34. Corinne H.4 June 2012 at 17:07

    Extra...On les entend vrombir !!!

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  35. Helen Cooper4 June 2012 at 17:38

    Terrific! what a great plein air painting! Always love to see what you do outdoors!

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  36. Susan4 June 2012 at 17:45

    These are vibrating with colorful energy - love them!

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  37. Tracey FK4 June 2012 at 18:23

    Sorry I am late getting around to check out Sunday Sketches this week...I love how you use colour and line to add life and movement to all your work... it is always so vibrant...xx

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