Natural Beauty: Flowers


Sigh. You can’t win them all, can you?

Between you and me, I think my skills at watercolour painting are improving. I’ve realised that less paint and more water adds to a far better watercolour effect… I just need to get my blending skills honed a little and then I’ll be almost there!

Today’s Natural Beauty theme over on Doodlewash is Flowers, so I’ve painted a few. Merely for practice rather than a Nobel Prize (or whatever they give out for outstanding pieces of art!), but at least it’s still creative.

It’s a pity that my ‘improved’ painting skills have come at the cost of my photography skills, and all I could get was this blurred image. Mind you, being slightly out of focus may also give it a slight edge. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!

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19 responses to “Natural Beauty: Flowers”

  1. Jodi avatar

    NICE work Tom! Especially love the center of that orange flower!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Jodi. That was a tricky bit, so I’m pleased! 😀

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  2. anotherday2paradise avatar

    Love this, Tom. Well done.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks for saying so, Sylvia.

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  3. Hélène/Mother Willow avatar
    Hélène/Mother Willow

    It is lovely.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Hélène… it’s a bit of a mix match, but it was fun to do.

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  4. Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) avatar

    Yay! Gorgeous flowers ya got there! Love it! 😍

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Charlie. I had set out to do an English Country Garden, but when I saw the amount of different flowers I toned it down a little… 😉

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  5. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Tom this is lovely.. And I am still learning the art of watercolour Tom, each time I pick up a brush.. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      It’s amazing how many different ways watercolour painting can be done, Sue! Like you, I’m always learning, but also looking out for my one ‘signature’ style… I know I haven’t found it yet!

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

        Welcome to the club Tom… 🙂

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          … and it’s a good one! Thanks, Sue. 🙂

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  6. prenin avatar

    You did well Tom, just remember all good artists had to practice and were never perfect the first third of their careers!!!

    Keep it up my friend, you’re doing fine!!! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Prenin. I really am enjoying watercolour, but I must organise my time better! I think I’m – I was going to say getting there, but I’l amend it to getting going! 😀

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  7. Inside the Mind of Isadora avatar

    Watercolors are very difficult to do, Tom. I think you did a fine job.
    Isadora 😎

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Isadora. I don’t panic now when I make a mistake, which is good! 😀

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      1. Inside the Mind of Isadora avatar

        Practice makes perfect … panic is a no-no. 😎

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          I’m learning that now! 😀

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