After more than 30 years of watercolor experience, Diana M Davis' originals can be found in businesses and private collections throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. She loves the freedom and excitement of watercolor and uses the traditional style along with different techniques to express herself.
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
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.
ReplyDeleteI love your latest pears and these irises are beautiful!
Looks like you had a great class and a nice turnout, Diana. So glad Sadie is ok.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had an awesome day - and Sadie too :0)
ReplyDeleteHI Sandra,we did ! Thanks ,Sherry too, yes me too!Thank you Celia, your colors are so beautiful, love to each of you,Diana
ReplyDeleteOh 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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