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07-28-2012, 10:15 PM
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Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
This is my latest colored pencil 'painting.' It is 8" x 10", done on Stonehenge white paper with Prismacolor pencils. Comments and critiques welcomed and encouraged.
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07-29-2012, 10:48 AM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Really beautiful, Linda. Both the flower and the split leaves are awsome. You can sure achieve incredible detail with colored pencil. Love it!
Ron
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07-29-2012, 01:18 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Gorgeous!!!!!!
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07-29-2012, 03:18 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Thanks for your comments and for taking time to look and respond, Carol and Ron.
Does anyone know what the green plant with the yellow bumps (scientific description, huh?) is called? I'd sure like to know.
Linda
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07-29-2012, 09:12 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
The Hawaiian name for your leaves is "Laua'e Fern" which is pronounced Lah-oo-ah-aye. To my knowledge, they are only found in the Hawaiian Islands and are often used to create both head leis and woven rope lies for the Hula. Though they are often mentioned in Hawaiian Folklore, they were not recognized or given a scientific name by Botanists until the 1920s. Hope this helps.
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07-29-2012, 09:42 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Ron,
You are the best! Thank you so much for naming the fern. I spent some time on the internet this afternoon searching but couldn't figure it out on my own. So, I would not have known without your help. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
Linda
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07-30-2012, 06:21 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
This is gorgeous indeed, wonderful wonderful work!!!!
Love every inch of it, you are very, very talented!!!!!!
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07-31-2012, 03:26 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Elaine,
Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments. I appreciate it so much.
Linda
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08-08-2012, 02:54 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Wow Linda, starke Farben bzw.
Kontrast und starke Umsetzung!
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08-08-2012, 04:15 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
extremely different leaves alright, they add nice interest to the background/setting. Wonderful work Linda, I LOVE Hibiscus, great greens etc. My only comment would be if you ever wanted to make those stamens the focus, lose the leaf behind it, however I am guessing your focus is the centre of the flower cos that's where I get drawn to... (you prob know all this )  |
08-15-2012, 01:38 AM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Linda, amazing work!! Wonderful details and textures!! Agree with Gill about your COI!
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08-15-2012, 05:12 PM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
An absolute stunner of a painting.
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08-17-2012, 12:27 AM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
The color combination of the pink and green really make this pop! Nice job, well done
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08-20-2012, 06:11 AM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Wonderful attention to detail! Isn't WC great where you can get advice on artistic endeavors and information on the plants themselves!
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08-21-2012, 02:22 AM
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Re: Hawaiian Hibiscus x post colored pencil
Just lovely.
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