I did promise you last Wednesday that I would show you my ‘proper’ anemone painting, so being a woman of my word here is the still life that I set up and have been painting for the last three days.
I really like putting together a mix of stripes, florals and pattern, and keeping it all blue and white helps tone down the contrast.
One of my favourite parts of doing a painting is the fun that follows the hard work – I worked hard at getting the under painting on the teacup just right tonally – then it was fun to layer on the pattern and watch the whole thing jump to life.
© Claire Leggett
Blue Check Anemones
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February 24, 2013 at 11:56 am
Janet Friel
Absolutely stunning, Claire! I love everything about this painting – I’m in awe!
February 24, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Jenny
can only echo what Janet says….STUNNING!:)x
February 24, 2013 at 7:58 pm
hookandply
I love the painting. Your anemone series has encouraged me to go out today and purchase some anemones. 🙂
February 24, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Sharon
Just gorgeous Claire! Love that teacup – you got the pattern and colors just right.
February 25, 2013 at 6:49 am
Elisa Choi
wow claire. All i can say is I absolutely adore all your recent paintings. My fave so far is this painting. filled with life! Love all the patterns and the vivid colors.
February 26, 2013 at 2:21 pm
anne
All these anemone paintings have me longing for anemones! Haven’t seen any around here.
Your intricate still life paintings are always so gorgeous and this one is wonderful! So detailed and even more beautiful than your set-up.
March 1, 2013 at 6:24 am
Kate Bowen-Evans
Brilliant, that is a great picture. I’m writing from Jordan where the colours are a bit more muted and its lovely to see all these colours. I feel like sending you some Middle Eastern fabric and patterns if you’re interested. Loving seeing your paintings regularly and seeing what you’re doing; excelling! xx