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.

37 comments:

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

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

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  4. SO fun! Especially like the reflections on the windshields.

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  5. fabulous and i love the colors!

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  6. Hi Nora. Nice reflections and colors combinations ¡
    Greetings

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

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  8. Oh wow this is fabulous, x

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  16. Love the color and movement in this piece!

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

    Un abrazo

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  18. 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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  19. More beautifully observed image making.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  26. 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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  27. 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. 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. 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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  30. 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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  31. Ciao Nora!Colorful lively "forte" Watercolor!Happy blogbirthday!All best in life and in work!Rita

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

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  33. Extra...On les entend vrombir !!!

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

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  35. These are vibrating with colorful energy - love them!

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  36. 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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