The Influence of Summer

My latest watercolor illustrations........
Bright watercolor ferns
multicolored chevron design

I started out with the Chevron design in mind, but by the time I finished that, I had several other ideas.   So I kept painting..... and painting :)  I think the fact that it's summer time had a huge influence on these.  I can't keep myself away from bright colors!  
multicolored chevron design

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16 comments:

  1. PialiJuly 17, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    So pretty!!

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  2. ConnieJuly 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Very pretty. I love the colors and the softness. You have a true talent for design.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Your blogging sister,
    Connie :)

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  3. lesley: the dream treeJuly 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    obsessed with your stuff. i want to try watercolor this weekend!

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  4. SianJuly 18, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    beautiful

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  5. Linda E. PruittJuly 20, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    you remind me that I need to get out the paints and paper and PRACTICE!

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  6. Al@PolkaDotsandPaisleyJuly 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I have literally spent the last half hour on Pinterest looking for artwork inspiration. These are beautiful!

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  7. VirginiaJuly 23, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Beautiful paintings. I'm so into watercolor right now -I think I'll give these a try!

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  8. Mandi NoelJuly 23, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I have always been in love with watercolors. Your illustrations are beautiful! I particularly love the chevron one!

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  9. AnnaleaJuly 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    really really lovey, elise. the chevrons make me want to buy some watercolor paints and paper and see what happens. is there a particular brand that you like? do you ever use watercolor pencils?

    visiting from the 'not just a housewife' link party. and i'll definitely be back.

    annalea

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  10. Elise EnghJuly 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Annalea,
    I like to use Strathmore watercolor paper, the 300 or 400 series. It's good paper and pretty afforable. I've never actually used watercolor pencils, but they sound fun. Best of luck to you!

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  11. Lisa {grey luster girl}July 23, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I do love the chevron one as well.

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  12. Paula@TheSassyQuilterJuly 24, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Such lovely designs. I am a quilter so these really speak to me. Inspiring!

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  13. HeatherJuly 26, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    LOVE the chevron painting - perfect summer colors!

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  14. Seaweed and RaineJuly 29, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Just gorgeous! The colours you have used are just incredible together. I've not worked with water colours either. I'd really like to know what kind you would recommend.
    Sheree

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  15. Elise EnghJuly 29, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Thank you for all your kind comments! For those of you who asked about what kind of watercolors I use, I use Utrecht and Winsor&Newton brands. You can find them at craft stores like Michaels. Good luck my friends!

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  16. ErinJuly 29, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Love the chevron one! The watercolor is just gorgeous!

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