Thursday, July 22, 2010

Burgundy Magnolias flower tree branch painting

Burgundy Magnolias Oil on wood each 12" x 12" NFS
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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:

  1. Deborah Younglao, Silk PainterJuly 22, 2010 at 10:34 AM

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

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  2. Nancy B. HartleyJuly 22, 2010 at 12:49 PM

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

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  3. Judy JonesJuly 22, 2010 at 9:30 PM

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

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  4. Dana CooperJuly 23, 2010 at 9:28 AM

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

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  5. Janelle GoodwinJuly 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM

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

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  6. Sally ShislerJuly 23, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    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!

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  7. Kathleen KrucoffJuly 23, 2010 at 5:16 PM

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

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  8. MoniqieJuly 23, 2010 at 11:21 PM

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

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  9. L.HolmJuly 24, 2010 at 11:29 AM

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

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  10. Marian FortunatiJuly 24, 2010 at 5:58 PM

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

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  11. Jala PfaffJuly 25, 2010 at 1:07 AM

    Love these, and the sunflower pair below as well.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 25, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Maravillosas magnolias!.

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  13. Dara BurrissJuly 27, 2010 at 5:38 PM

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

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  14. tapirgalAugust 4, 2010 at 3:44 AM

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

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  15. Jessica InnesAugust 10, 2010 at 9:46 PM

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

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