Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Astilbe and Pond


Astilbe and Pond
Originally uploaded by linfrye.
I have a number of Astilbe at home and they're just beginning to bloom. I saw this photo and though I'd honor that plant by sketching it.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ooh so lovely; love the rocks, the water, the green background, as well as the flowers. Great job!
Hugs,
Lorraine

Nita Van Zandt said...

Nice composition! My astilbe is probably 6 weeks from blooming, not a sign of a flower stalk yet. Sigh.

E-J said...

I hadn't heard of the astilbe before but I like your bright clear colours very much! A creative comp too.

Tami said...

This IS NICE! I like the little edge of the pond in there too. Astilbies aren't exactly easy to draw and you have done a great job on them!

Deborah said...

This is very nice. Iike your composition and your watercolor is great. Nice shadow lines on the rocks.

Sandy said...

Just lovely and these are one of my favorite flowers - mine are not blooming yet!

Lynn said...

This is really lovely. The colors are beautiful and the compostion is perfect. It looks like a nice place to be.

Nina Johansson said...

Lovely painting! I like the composition and colors and everything! Beautiful!

Teri said...

so lovely Lin! Makes me want to be there and steal some of those flowers! :)

Felicity Grace said...

Wow! The green background makes them zing!

andrea joseph's sketchblog said...

This is GORGEOUS Lin.

Jenny said...

Everything is so wonderful in this painting ... color, composition, etc. You have my permission to strut a little. *lol*

Brenda Yarborough said...

Beautiful job, Lin! So fresh and "springy" and that fabulous pink that I LOVE!

Linda T said...

Beautiful!! I love the delicate quality you captured in line and washes.

Nancy Van Blaricom said...

Very nice. With the weather being nice here lately I'm seeing more and more flowers ... you make me want more.

Africantapestry and Myfrenchkitchen said...

They are beautiful Lin! Lovely work
Ronell

Serena Lewis said...

Beautiful, Lin.....nice, spring feel to it ~

Anonymous said...

Very, very nice!

Anonymous said...

Love the composition and color of this one.