I have been working away in my own little greenhouse recently.
I spotted these Primula’s at a good price in an independent garden centre and had already seen an image online which had sparked the idea for plants in teacups.
It is such a joy to paint these bright, cheery spring flowers, not only are they relatively easy to paint but being surrounded by them all day is a lift to the spirits.
There was the difficult choice of which cup for which flower – I looked like a deranged gardener having an Alice in Wonderland-esque tea party!
I had to employ a unique ‘cup on cup on CD tower’ type arrangement to get the right view on it in order to paint it straight on. There were a few mis-haps but luckily Wedgwood bounces – ouch!
Here’s a little pic of my painting nest – note hot water bottle (saves having the heating on) and cup of tea dangerously close to water jug (wrong brush, in wrong liquid).
The finished piece is big (A1) cheery, bright and makes me smile. I hope you enjoy it too.
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March 22, 2013 at 3:55 pm
The colour of ideas
Beautiful, I love them. Also like the painting nest it looks very inspiring 🙂
March 22, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Carole C
Absolutely beautiful ! You’ve captured their vibrant colours perfectly . So glad I’m not the only one who dips her brush into the container 🙂
Have a lovely weekend Claire .
March 22, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Carole C
Sorry……that should be ‘ wrong container ‘ ….duh !
March 22, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Angela
Your talented bright and cheerful work is just perfect for this grim endless winter. The daisy patterns are inspired and inspiring! Don’t ever stop….
March 22, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Janet Friel
Gorgeous painting Claire – it gives me hope that Spring may arrive one day! I regularly dip my brush into my tea too!
March 22, 2013 at 11:11 pm
Sharon
I love them Claire! The colors and teacups are such a happy combination. Its snowing here so this was just the lift I needed 🙂 Thanks!
March 23, 2013 at 7:19 pm
Dad
Your primulas are so real and worthy of being used for a gardening catalogue.
March 23, 2013 at 7:29 pm
Helen Philipps
Really pretty painting, Claire! I love to put primroses in different china cups and bowls, it’s one of my most favourite spring things! (Btw, loved your daisy patterns too!)
Helen x
March 23, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Sue Webb
I love it, a perfect Springtime canvas!
March 28, 2013 at 4:08 pm
anne
Oh, Claire!!! I love, love, love, love, love this painting!!! And your post is such fun. I enjoyed getting a peek into your studio (totally can relate with the tea & water jug dilemma… it’s happened to me quite a few times!). You’re making me want to go buy a bunch of primroses now. I’ve resisted so far, but I might not be able to hold back any longer.
🙂
March 28, 2013 at 8:33 pm
Abs
I am so sorry I have missed this post. What a fabulous painting – bright, sunny and quirky. Perfect for cheering up a miserable spring