Sunday, May 28, 2006

Lychnis and Onion



I went outdoors early this morning to find something to sketch. My lychnis were in full bloom! So I pulled out a step ladder (I MUST get a suitable sketch seat) and sat down to sketch. After only 10 minutes -- the intense sun and heat had me in a sweat!! I collected a blossom and leaf and went indoors to cool off and get my eyes to adjust!

I'm also determined to learn more about shading and color blending. I sketched this onion and added watercolor as I sat after lunch in the shade of the porch.

After a difficult workweek, today was a true relaxing gift!
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23 comments:

  1. Anastasia28 May, 2006

    That onion looks amazing!!!

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  2. Jack Lee28 May, 2006

    This is excellent. It looks like it's jumping out the screen. Really good stuff.

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  3. Penny28 May, 2006

    Lovely onion!! Is it watercolor? or WC pencil?? Just great!

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  4. starrgirl's world28 May, 2006

    great, great onion! I think if the shadow had been a shade of purple or blue (complimentary of the brown/orange of the onion) it would have popped perfectly!! I hope you don't mind my saying so because it is lovely as it is...

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  5. Terri28 May, 2006

    That onion is brilliant Lin. I could almost reach out and feel the papery skin. Fantastic.

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  6. Anonymous28 May, 2006

    Oh my word, Lin! You have outDONE yourself with that onion!! Our Lin, the great Onion Master! Just gorgeous, honey! I bought lychnis coronaria 'angel blush' today for my new garden, so your rose campion is particularly fun for me ;D.Well done!!!

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  7. Anonymous28 May, 2006

    Great job with the onion. I LOVE the "hot spots" on the side that really make it pop!
    Cheers!
    Mary Ellen

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  8. Anonymous28 May, 2006

    The bulb - onion? is superb! The shading on it is fabuloso! I had my sketchbook out at a cafe today and was embarrased when the waiter wanted to look at it. I have to get back into the saddle!

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  9. Teri28 May, 2006

    Lin, the flower is so pretty but that onion is just AWESOME!! I think that is the best you have ever done! Just perfect!

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  10. Kathleen Pequignot28 May, 2006

    OH, I love this onion. Great job on the highlight. It looks so real. :)

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  11. Sue Seibert28 May, 2006

    Oh, Lin, I love the onion! Such a good drawing.

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  12. Tami29 May, 2006

    Lin!!!!! I can feel the smoothness of the skin on this onion!!! You did it PERFECTLY!

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  13. Ramesh Gandhi29 May, 2006

    You onion is really really good - you must have been in synch with the vegetable world when you made it :)

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  14. Lindsay29 May, 2006

    Beautiful rounding of your form!!!

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  15. Carole29 May, 2006

    Lin,
    Like everyone else, I'm blown away by the onion. It looks good enough to peel! Very nicely observed.

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  16. seesue29 May, 2006

    I'm late getting on this bandwagon of admiration but had to say,"I love your onion" even if it's become a well worn phrase.

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  17. Linda T29 May, 2006

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  18. Linda T29 May, 2006

    Wow, this onion is fabulous!!

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  19. Alison29 May, 2006

    Such beautiful, translucent onion skin. well done

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  20. Linda29 May, 2006

    Well, what can I add to all of this well deserved praise? Nothing new, just to agree that you've outdone yourself with the onion -- wowza baby! :-)

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  21. melissa30 May, 2006

    That is an amazing onion. Wow!!!

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  22. Anonymous30 May, 2006

    Gorgeous onion, Lin
    Your very best work!

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  23. Felicity Grace31 May, 2006

    OMG!! Lin that onion is amazing!! What on earth will you be doing in a couple of weeks when I get to look at your blog again??? You must be so pleased with this!

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