Wednesday, 29 July 2015

woyww - tulips


Happily painting tulips this week and really enjoying the process.  A very simple watercolour technique  that I had to try as it required an oriental brush.  Luckily I bought one last year in Vietnam (as you do when travelling around). After watching You Tube and following Martha Lever's steps I am set to go.  The photo was taken on the side to avoid my great big shadow..... don't want you to think I am painting in this position.

Have a great woyww and my plan is to have a peek at lots of desks.
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23 comments:

  1. Annie29 July 2015 at 20:23

    I love your tulips and had a little giggle at the thought of you lying down to paint.....think the paint would run up your arm :-)
    Hugs,
    Annie x # 22

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  2. My name is Cindy29 July 2015 at 20:42

    Gorgeous tulips - you certainly rocked that particular technique! Thanks for stopping by earlier, Cindy #36

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  3. Robyn Oliver29 July 2015 at 20:45

    Hi Sandra de, verrry nice tulips, you're doing well with the watercolours. I like to have a dabble too, must check out the You Tube for some more guidance. Have a great week RobynO#15

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  4. Karen Dunbrook29 July 2015 at 21:15

    looks like some gorgeous cards are in the works!!

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  5. Glenda29 July 2015 at 21:22

    Beautiful tulips. You are one talented lady! Well done! Glenda #31

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  6. Barb29 July 2015 at 21:23

    Wow! those tulips look lovely. I've never used an oriental brush. Must check this out. Thanks for dropping by earlier. Barb#33 xx

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  7. Lisca29 July 2015 at 21:50

    Oh, lovely tulips! (not from Amsterdam) Interesting you write about an oriental brush. Unfortunately it just popped outside the frame of the picture, so I did not get a good look at it. What makes it different?
    Thanks for visiting earlier,
    Have a great week,
    Lisca#24

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  8. Sue Jones29 July 2015 at 22:48

    They are SO pretty . thanks for the visit earlier - have a great wekk. x Soojay 27

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  9. Kristiina29 July 2015 at 23:12

    Love those tulips, haven't done watercolour in years, but this makes me feel like digging them from the drawer :) happy woyww!
    Kristiina #17

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  10. Felix the Crafty Cat29 July 2015 at 23:35

    Seeing you using this brush makes me feel a bit guilty as I know I have a brush like that and it's probably never been used. I love the tulips and hope to see more of your painting in the future. many thanks for the visit to mine and have a great week and happy woyww, Angela x 29

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  11. Lunch Lady Jan29 July 2015 at 23:36

    Ah, you see, really the painting ought to be upside down as you're in the Antipodes..... ;-)
    I love those big fat Oriental brushes...the way that Chinese calligraphers just seem to have such total control over the movement of the inks is amazing. They seem to be perfect for tulips too, as your paintings are fab!!
    Hugs, LLJ 16 xx

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  12. shazsilverwolf30 July 2015 at 01:30

    Hi sandra, laughed at Jans comment! The tulipa are gorgeous, and the colours on your palette are amazing. Smiled also at your comment to Jan about your son visiting regularly, I said I bet he brings his washing with him, lol!Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #7 xx

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  13. Robyn30 July 2015 at 06:55

    Lovely! I have the brush, must try this!
    Thanks for visiting
    Robyn3

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  14. Julia Dunnit30 July 2015 at 06:56

    Love those tulips, and the simple line frame around the picture in the book. Those oriental paintbrushes are full of mystery for me...they seem to produce the most delicate of works...my word you have a light touch.

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  15. Neet30 July 2015 at 08:28

    Gorgeous tulips, what lovely paintings they are. Are you going to frame them? As for the Chinese brush, I look at them and think how lovely it would be to paint with one - glad you enjoyed the experience.
    Hugs, & Thanks for your earlier visit to me - Neet 25 xx

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  16. Bridget Larsen30 July 2015 at 12:09

    wow that is really beautiful and organic.
    Bridget #1

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  17. MrsC.x30 July 2015 at 18:59

    beautiful paintings
    happy woyww
    charlie :) #20
    craftroomdiary.wordpress.com

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  18. Diana Taylor30 July 2015 at 22:04

    Beautiful paintings and the brush must feel so different to what you usually use - you've certainly got to grips with it as the tulips are just gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by my desk, I hope you have a great week,
    Diana #49

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  19. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards30 July 2015 at 23:17

    Wonderful work here Sandra, well done on using Chinese brush work.
    I have had an hour tutorial on it years ago now, bought a book and brush and not much further along, but look at yours, I love their bright boldness, well done!!
    Shaz in Oz.x

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  20. Sue31 July 2015 at 03:33

    Sandra, I am loving your tulips.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sue #38

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  21. AnyOldCraft31 July 2015 at 17:38

    Good morning Sandra and thank you for visitin.
    You are right of corse lol
    Fab Tulips :) #30

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  22. Princess Judy Palmer1 August 2015 at 04:33

    These tulips are so fabulous! Wowzah! you are a superb tulip maker. That oriental brush certainly looks interesting. I think I could handle that better than a regular brush. Thanks for the visit earlier and I had a good laugh over your comment: the cat butt is perfect for any entrance to a house. Judy #50

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  23. Felix the Crafty Cat13 August 2015 at 09:48

    Gorgeous art work, love it. Hope you have a great woyww and happy crafting, Angela x 24

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