Thursday, July 22, 2010

Burgundy Magnolias flower tree branch painting

Burgundy Magnolias Oil on wood each 12" x 12" Both for $605.
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These began as companion pces to the pair of sunflower paintings I posted previously. It's funny though: I almost went back in to tweak the sunflowers but forced myself to paint something new. ...and somehow all the fixes I had wanted to do to the sunflowers went into these magnolias. I LOVE how these paintings turned out despite the fact that they now look totally un-related to the sunflowers. Now, I'm thinking to do a pair of tulip companions for the magnolias.

15 comments:

Deborah Younglao, Silk Painter said...

Diane I just love the palette on this pair! I can see why you're proud of them.

Nancy B. Hartley said...

Diane, Love your floral pairs! They make such a strong statement! Just stunning!

Judy Jones said...

I LOVE these Magnolias! Your colors are wonderful and your brush strokes create fabulous movement and energy. The Sunflowers loss; Magnolias gain.

Dana Cooper said...

Very elegant Diane...I love the sunflowers too!

Janelle Goodwin said...

I love all your flower paintings, Diane. But I think the Magnolia is the most elegant of all flowers. Beautiful!!!

Sally Shisler......... said...

How beautiful are these??? Very oriental in how delicately painted they are, and in the colors too. Yes - do do the tulips! Perhaps you will end up with a threesome by incorporating harmonies of the magnolias & sunflowers. Can't wait to see what you decide!

Kathleen Krucoff said...

Absolutely breathtaking!!! I love the colors. Great composition.

Monique said...

I love to see how you create your paintings, Diane, and I loved to see this one.

L.Holm said...

Gorgeous pairs! Love both the magnolias and the sunflowers. Tulips or maybe triplets.... :-D

Marian Fortunati said...

I love this diptych!!! It is gorgeous...
And although the sunflowers are lovely... this is magnificent!!

Jala Pfaff said...

Love these, and the sunflower pair below as well.

Anonymous said...

Maravillosas magnolias!.

Dara Burriss said...

I love your use of color! A solt palette is always pleasing. :)

tapirgal said...

Just beautiful . . . I love the colors as much as the shapes.

Jessica Innes said...

Very pretty work. I like how light and airy the flowers look and feel!