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Very Abstract Foxglove.. thoughts?

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:01

Painted this one earlier, it's very loose and abstract.. not my usual 'style' with regards to flowers.. what are your thoughts? too messy? or do you like the experimental colour?

Very Abstract Foxglove.. thoughts?
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katseyes7 · 09/06/2018 18:02

Love it! l wouldn't call it abstract though. l can tell it's a foxglove!

mintich · 09/06/2018 18:03

I like it!

BiscayTrafalgarFitzroy · 09/06/2018 18:08

I really like it - especially the colour

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:11

@katseyes7
Thankyou!! can you really? maybe its just me being overly critical because I painted it.. i'm glad that you can tell which flower it is!!

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:12

@BiscayTrafalgarFitzroy
Thankyou! I used inks for this one instead of usual watercolour! i'm pleased that you're a fan!

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:13

@mintich
Thankyou! It's nice to know other people are enjoying it.. I wasn't so sure myself! x

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NigelMolesworth · 09/06/2018 18:16

That is lovely!

ChipInTheSugar · 09/06/2018 18:23

Gorgeous!

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:24

@NigelMolesworth
Yay! that is lovely to hear! I hope I have success with it!

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:25

@ChipInTheSugar
Thankyou so much! this has boosted my confidence! I hope it is successful! I was doubting it!

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hungryhippie · 09/06/2018 18:27

Its really nice. The colours are gorgeous.

Smashpumpkin · 09/06/2018 18:28

That is beautiful Smile

IveGotBillsTheyreMultiplying · 09/06/2018 18:33

It's lovely and loose-makes me think of Jean Haines work.

IveGotBillsTheyreMultiplying · 09/06/2018 18:37

watercolourswithlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/simplify.html

If you're interested

Fflamingo · 09/06/2018 18:39

It’s really good - but want to point out foxglove leaves are spaced on the stem and not near the flowers, so the leaves imv make it less foxglovey.

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:43

@hungryhippie
@Smashpumpkin

Thank-you so much! i'm glad you like the colours and don't think I went overboard x

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:44

@IveGotBillsTheyreMultiplying
Biggest compliment ever! I LOVE her!!! thankyou!

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 18:45

@Fflamingo
Thankyou for your help, I painted from 'memory' as such.. should have used a reference pic! at least I know for next time!

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overnightangel · 09/06/2018 18:45

I love it!
But I’m also somewhat drawn to the cat’s face bang in the middle if you can see it??

overnightangel · 09/06/2018 18:46

*by no means a criticism! It just jumped out at me!

IveGotBillsTheyreMultiplying · 09/06/2018 18:54

InkInfusions

You're welcome. I'm a watercolourer too. It's fun to try new styles, after all it's only paint and paper and there are no rules! You are probably your harshest critic.

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 19:41

@overnightangel

That's crazy! I have painted a cat before, I can't see it in this one!! so funny how ambiguous abstract art can be x

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HollyBollyBooBoo · 09/06/2018 19:42

Love it, would have that in my lounge. Well done, always in awe of such creativity!

SavoyCabbage · 09/06/2018 20:11

I love it!!!

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Inkinfusions · 09/06/2018 20:22

@SavoyCasbbage

wow Thank-you so much!!!! i'm so pleased that you are all fans! crossing my fingers for success with it as my newest piece!

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