When I see flowers, they make my heart lift up, they are calming and inspiring to me, the forms, colours and the scents...I love the beautiful hues at all of the stages of the flowering process, the petals and leaves often have such an unusual combination of colour as they fade away, I think this stage us just as beautiful and sometimes more interesting/inspiring than when they are in full bloom...
Rich colours of a red rose as it fades
I used my 'Raspberry Crush' texture from collection 2 to give a retro effect...
Such a variety of hues...all my fave pinks :)
One of my several works in progress...building up layers
I've managed to start painting again after quite a break...it feels good to get back into a creative rhythm again...it feels healthy to me...I'm working on heavy papers at the moment, stretching them before use, I like the effects and the vibrancy...I also feel freer working on paper, it's not as precious as a canvas, so I can experiment and work quickly, moving more freely without worrying 'this cost me £££'s, I'd better get it right'! I figure, the more I do, the better I'll get...hope so :)
As promised a short video of Izzy running in her pj's...in the snow!
I did manage to capture the pup in 'jamas running in the snow...just a couple of minutes of footage :)
Here's hoping that you have a creative and happy weekend, I look forward to seeing what you've been up to!
linking with: macro monday, photo art friday, weekend flowers, weekly topshot
I love your drawing! Oh my goodness, you should be selling these in a gallery somewhere. Enjoyed watching Izzy, but I also enjoyed your giggling. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail, I hope to be selling some this year once I feel they're good enough!
DeleteI too find beauty in the fading flowers ... not just in the colors, but in the forms. It relates to how I have viewed life as I watched my parents fade and yet become more beautiful than I had ever viewed them ... There is a richness to the experienced life ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
I think that if we are lucky, as we grow older, we become more attuned to life's rhythms...and they surely are very beautiful indeed :)
DeleteI'm with you, I love flowers and the closer I can get the better!! Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThe faded roses are lovely and I too loved your drawing
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SueAnn
Gorgeous Ruth!
ReplyDeleteHues to dive deep into :) Love the image of the work table with your art in progress. Izzy is gorgeous in snow
ReplyDeleteOh, the colors of these rose petals are gorgeous! So very beautiful in all stages of fading.
ReplyDeleteI love your paintings very much (the ones I have already seen on your blog), they have so much depth and peace in it.
I like painting too at the moment. This year I started an art journal where I can experiment with colors and techniques. It gives me so much joy, strength and a quiet mind even if everyday life is loud and overwhelming...
Izzy is absolutely adorable, she's so cute in her pj's. :) I always look forward to new pictures of her.
Have a very happy and creative weekend, too.
Love, Alexandra
What beautiful photos, and also beautiful art! The video of Izzy made my day...and your accent is delightful! Thank you for sharing what you're up to...I really enjoyed seeing every bit of it. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors in those fading petals. Love the painting in progress on your work table.
ReplyDeleteIzzy is precious having so much fun in the snow!
so fun and so BEautimous, Ruth. Gracie enJOYed watching Izzy run in the snow as did I. loved especially your giggling and encouragements!! made me feel like I was riding along on your shoulders!!
ReplyDeleteI am DOing more painting too of late and I am feeling strange about it. it helped me to read your take on it, and to realise that while it's something I am DOing alone, sometimes it would BE nice to share and bounce ideas back and forth!!
always a treat to visit you!!
Oh those roses are divine. I agree that sometimes the petals as they change can have a totally different look and beauty about them. Cool piece of art you are working on and Izzy, too funny and boy is she quick!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures and painting are so beautiful Ruth. I love the colours so much.
ReplyDeleteI watched the video, I didn't realise I had the sound turned off. I was thinking, I bet she is laughing, giggling and saying things to Izzy exactly as I do when I watch my Pepsi run around in exactly the same way. Then your first commenter mentioned hearing you giggle! You & Izzy made my day x
What a great video of Izzy, Ruth!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is truly beautiful.
Have a fantastic weekend.
I just love the depth and variety of reds in this first photo! beautifully captured Ruth. Also quite amazing to see IZZY "lurching" around your yard and she is amazingly quick isn't she. Such fun she is having with her ball.
ReplyDeleteLast , but not least, your drawing is great, and should be up for sale somewhere. Such creative talents you have! Do love those pajamas too! Hope that you have a lovely weekend
At first I thought your first shot was of fabric! Lovely textures and colors... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #69!
ReplyDeletethanx for your wonderful weekend flowers! :)
ReplyDeletelove those macro shots
ReplyDeleteGorgeous rose and the colours are so amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe first image truly looks like folds of silk or some other lush fabric, Ruth! And I LOVE your Raspberry Crush texture. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMarvelous!
ReplyDelete~Linda
What luscious flower art, Ruth ... so vibrant and rich. Loved getting a peek at your work in progress surrounded by your art supplies.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo art!
ReplyDeleteThose shots are pure magic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rose images and I love your painting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses and I love your painting ♥
ReplyDeleteI love the layering on your painting! the petals look like velvet fabric, scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteIzzy was having waaay too much fun! :D
I like your voice. :)
Gorgeous flower images, and I love your painting!
ReplyDeleteFirst off I love your header image and the processing. Your rose pedels are awesome and man one gorgeous color. Thank you for visiting my blog for KK's challenge. Happy Valentine's Day
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours, especially in the first image. Beautiful painting too.
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