Poppy

Posted on Nov 3, 2017 by Tom

I was inspired by Jodi’s painting to have a go at painting something abstract myself. I haven’t touched any watercolour equipment for a while, and I thought now is as good a time as any. I attempted three abstract paintings, the first two being so bad they even fell far outside the ‘abstract’ category. Never mind, I will paint over them with some texture paste, and then use the paper for something else in the future. Something hopefully better.

For my third painting, and I am calling this a painting as I actually like it myself, is the one above. It’s still wet in the photo at present, and I’m not entirely sure how it will look when dry, but I like how it looks now.

I’m not sure this is classed as abstract, as I intended on painting some kind of poppy this time, but I just sploshed the colour onto the paper and watched what happened. First, the red spread over the wet watercolour paper, and then I added the black which started to do its own thing and blend slightly with the red before stopping. A bit of tilting this way and that allowed the red to run further, and then I added just a few finishing details in the red, yellow and green. Just a dash mind, as I really wanted the emphasis on the red.

The thing is, it reminds me of a poppy, and I am happy with that.

Posted also for Remembrance.

35 thoughts on “Poppy”

Jodi on Nov 3, 2017 at 9:57 pm said:

It is GORGEOUS!!!!! I adore it Tom!!!!

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  Aw thanks, Jodi. It took me by surprise as it ‘happened’!
  
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House of Heart on Nov 3, 2017 at 10:05 pm said:

That is SO beautiful! congratulations.

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, H… pleased you think so! 😀
  
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  - House of Heart on Nov 8, 2017 at 4:45 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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Susan Feniak on Nov 3, 2017 at 11:25 pm said:

I agree with Jodi, this is gorgeous Tom 🎨🖼💙

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Susan… it honestly just happened! 😀
  
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bcparkison on Nov 4, 2017 at 12:05 am said:

Very good Mr. Tom. I love the poppie.

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:38 pm said:
  
  Aw, thanks, Beverly! 😀
  
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Diane Henders on Nov 4, 2017 at 12:18 am said:

It’s beautiful! Wow! I’m in the middle of a six-session (once per week) watercolour class right now, and I only wish I could create something as lovely as your poppy. You’re so talented! 🙂

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Diane. I don’t think talent was behind this, though, more luck, I’d say.It just took form, so I went with it.
  Hope you’re enjoying your watercolour classes!
  
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  - Diane Henders on Nov 8, 2017 at 5:06 pm said:
    
    I’ve been learning a lot in my classes, but mostly I’m learning that I’m not very good at watercolour. Baby steps… 🙂
    
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    - Tom Merriman on Nov 19, 2017 at 10:49 am said:
      
      You’ll get there, Diane. I think just doing and not thinking helps…
      
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      - Diane Henders on Nov 22, 2017 at 3:38 am said:
        
        You’re right – I’ve definitely been overthinking it. (At least, that’s my excuse.) 😉
        
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        Tom Merriman on Dec 17, 2017 at 7:13 pm said:
        
        Overthinking gets in the way of a lot of things…
        
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samanthamurdochblog on Nov 4, 2017 at 6:14 am said:

I love it! Turned out beautifully 😺💕

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Samantha… I have to agree with you! 😀
  
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prenin on Nov 4, 2017 at 9:04 am said:

It looks like a poppy to me dude! 🙂 ❤

Well done!!! 🙂

God Bless!

Prenin.

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:40 pm said:
  
  It does to me too, Prenin… I’m pleased with it!
  Thank you.
  
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roseelaineblog on Nov 4, 2017 at 9:05 am said:

Was it magic that spread the colours in such a beautiful way Tom 😊 it is lovely.

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Elaine. Yes, I’m sure magic was involved somewhere! 😀
  
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anitashree on Nov 4, 2017 at 1:50 pm said:

It’s lovely!!

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:41 pm said:
  
  😀 Thanks, Shree! 😀
  
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-Eugenia on Nov 4, 2017 at 2:07 pm said:

Well done, Tom!

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Eugenia. 🙂
  
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Sharon Mann on Nov 4, 2017 at 7:37 pm said:

Awesome!

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:42 pm said:
  
  Aw, thanks, Sharon! 😀
  
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Lost soul on Nov 4, 2017 at 7:38 pm said:

Beautiful it is. Perfect I would say 💜

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:42 pm said:
  
  Very kind of you, Lost Soul! 😀
  
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thecobweboriumemporium on Nov 5, 2017 at 12:32 pm said:

I would buy this Tom. I have a long standing love affair with Poppies, so anything poppy ‘speaks’ to me, and this watercolour speaks to me loud and proud.

How big is the painting Tom?

Great work … … if you keep going in this direction I think you could make money from your artwork.

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:45 pm said:
  
  Really, Cobs? Ooh, thanks very much for saying that!
  It’s only A4-sized – in one of those ring-bound watercolour pads.
  I am tempted to having a go at creating others this way… time permitting! 😀
  
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  - thecobweboriumemporium on Nov 7, 2017 at 10:52 pm said:
    
    Do! You must!
    
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    - Tom Merriman on Nov 19, 2017 at 10:49 am said:
      
      Will do. Soon. Ish… 😉
      
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europasicewolf on Nov 7, 2017 at 12:11 am said:

It’s a beautiful poppy Tom, fantastic 🙂 I find myself sinking deep into the heart of this poppy…. beautiful remembrance poppy 🙂

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- Tom Merriman on Nov 7, 2017 at 9:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Icewolf.
  I found myself getting lost in the scattering seeds, and I may write something about that for Remembrance Day.
  
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