Saturday, February 4, 2012

PEONIES AND PLUMS

oil on canvas ~ SOLD
These peonies grew outside my home in Cape Town and I so miss those wintery, rainy mornings when I used to pick a few branches from the tree outside my front door to decorate the entrance hall. This painting celebrates my special memories. The somber greens of the background set the pinks off vibrantly and I just love the way it turned out.

14 comments:

  1. This is BEAUTIFUL. I also paint with oils. It's wonderful when I am happy with something I've painted. I'm going to be a regular visitor. Best wishes.

    Linda

    twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous! I love the delicate shadows the flowers cast on the table.


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  3. WOW! It`s gorgeous. Lucky you to have such talent and beautiful settings to inspire!

    Sue
    xo

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  4. Wow, that is amazingly gorgeous! I love that the texture shows through so clearly, and now you make me want to paint (and I so cannot!!)

    I am your next door neighbour at Flamingo Toes think pink party, so I thought I should pop over and say hello. It's nice to "meet" you, and I think I am going to definitely be back;)
    nicole@ scrapmebaby.wordpress.com

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    1. Hi Neighbour! I must say, I had a look at your coasters and everything else you do and am so impressed with your creativeness, shall be visiting you too in the future!

      Thank you for your lovely compliment!

      "See" you soon!
      Cecilia

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  5. Happy Valentine's Day! Your painting is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to be so talented :)

    I just wanted to swing by and let you know that you've been nominated for the Best in Show award on my blog! Congrats and good luck :)

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  6. Hello Cecilia!

    Such a beautiful painting! I can feel the sunlight as it touches the peonies, shines through the water in the vase and casts shadows onto the table top. You have caught the beauty of each blossom! Lovely!

    So nice stopping by to visit with you!
    Kindly, Lorraine

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  7. Cute idea! We loved having you link up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” We hope to see you back next Saturday with more fun ideas! -The Sisters

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  8. Hi Cecelia,
    Lovely!! What a great talent to have!
    I am your newest follower and look forward to future visits:-)
    Bella

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    1. Hi Bella,
      Thank you so much for becoming a follower of my blog, I really appreciate it as well as your kind compliments!

      Look forward to seeing what you are up to as well.

      Lots of love,
      Cecilia

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  9. Oh, this is so lovely! What an amazing talent you have! You have inspired me to pull out my brushes and paint a bit of Springtime. Thanks! (ps found you through Primp). Following you now.

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  10. This is SO gorgeous and I love peonies too.

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