Finished: Oh no, not more flowers 'n shells!!!

[JamieWG]

Finished painting, 6x8", oils on Hanson panel:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-Jan-2006/13766-012306_carnations_and_shell_done_450.jpg

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Yep, sorry folks, but the carnations from the bouquet are still alive. :D

I haven't done a transparent red oxide underpainting for such a very long time. I thought it would be nice to revert to doing some of those again, and I'm so glad I did.

This is a work in progress...Small painting, just 6x8", oils on Hanson board.

Underpainting stage:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-Jan-2006/13766-012306_carnations_and_shell_wip1.jpg

Starting to lay in color. Flowers and stems are almost done. Vase/bottle needs a bit more work. Shell and foreground aren't even started yet---that's just the underpainting showing here:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-Jan-2006/13766-012306_carnations_and_shell_wip2.jpg

Hope to finish up later or in the morn. C&C welcome along the way.....

Jamie

[Like2Pedal]

the background sure is appealing. color are texture are super.

[ChuckL]

Hey Jamie..you really know how to get the most out of your flowers!
This looks really nice so far, Finished pastel with the bird looks great too.....you'd never know there was a gerber problem:rolleyes:
...chuck

[James or Jimmy Jim]

Good stuff Jamie Schmid. :D

[Katherine T]

Keep going - they may last a long time but they will die! :p Looking forward to the next post.

[JamieWG]

Dear Eric, Chuck, Jimmy, and Katherine,
The painting is done now...Just off the easel a few minutes ago. I'll update the first post too...save everybody the scrolling.

Chuck, I just love keeping the florists in business! LOL....Looks like I'll need more by tomorrow.

Jimmy, you're makin' me blush!

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-Jan-2006/13766-012306_carnations_and_shell_done_450.jpg

Edit: Grrrr....I see this isn't the greatest photograph of the painting. Sorry folks. It's a good thing I'm not a photographer. LOL
Jamie

[Katherine T]

Nice painting. Maybe lacks a teeny weeny touch of blue in the shell - what do you think?

[Perry]

Lookin good. Like this one a lot.:clap:

[JamieWG]

Katherine, actually there is some blue in the shell...in the shadows. :) Thanks so much for checking in to see my finish.

Perry, so glad you like it. Thank you.

Jamie

[Maryss]

[Hey, I love florals. Keep up the neat work. I do water color mostly. Mary s

[brianc]

Nice completion Jamie. The next to last photo looked good. But the last is just a treat with the highlights and all.

[JamieWG]

Mary and Brian, thanks so much for stopping in and commenting. I truly appreciate your remarks.

Mary, I hope you'll share your watercolors done from life here in the forum.

Jamie