Sunday, February 9, 2014

Iris Class and Shadow Painting




HI, my Iris Class was yesterday in Norfolk at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. I had 7 very sweet students, we enjoyed shadow painting, pouring in a more controlled way,and painting our iris.(Shadow painting is wonderful, take your flower and put it over your paper with a strong light to create a clear shadow,paint the shadow with water and now add color to the water wash.--they turn out very loose and oh so gorgeous, try one!) I found the iris in Tasley at Basket and Bows Florist and so Friday I drove up there to get them.

The iris have finally opened all the way. I did a demo there but will do more here. Here they are on my art table, such a beautiful color.

Sadie,our lab, is doing great she brought in a 4 foot stick to knaw on under my art table.. I took her photo before I took it from her. Ha ha.. she loves to chew.She is sitting next to me now so I can scratch her neck while I type.

It's been a busy weekend.Hope you had a lovely one. love to you,Diana

5 comments:

  1. Hi Diana, I have been catching up on your blog and read about poor Sadie! What a scare you had, I am relieved to see she is well.
    I love your latest pears and these irises are beautiful!

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  2. Looks like you had a great class and a nice turnout, Diana. So glad Sadie is ok.

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  3. It looks like you had an awesome day - and Sadie too :0)

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  4. HI Sandra,we did ! Thanks ,Sherry too, yes me too!Thank you Celia, your colors are so beautiful, love to each of you,Diana

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  5. Oh Diana - what a great idea - love that shadow painting...must try it with some spring flowers. Looks like you had a wonderful class. Take care.

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