Tulips and Crystal Watercolor Painting WIP on Art Board – Finished!

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Just finished this one this morning. It is amazing the color difference when you actually shoot in daylight 🙂 the blue is still a little off, but that’s on my monitor who knows lol I calibrate my monitor with software and hardware and it is still a mystery to me.
It is sunny here today I am hoping that the temperature gets high enough for me to varnish this one today.

21 Comments

  1. Christiane Kingsley
    Christiane Kingsley on March 19, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Gorgeous, Krista! The colors look wonderful on my monitor also.
    I am curious how you frame the varnished paintings on board. Do you add a firm backing to ensure that the board does not bow after framing?

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  2. Krista Hasson
    Krista Hasson on March 19, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Thank you Christiane, I did not realize how off the blue was until the painting was finished and I took it down to the office (way off) this one is almost exact (on my monitor) with a board this big i am debating what to support the back with, foam core works good for the smaller ones, or even mat board. I am going to try a cheap canvas(the ones glued to the board) It is acid free and will be firm enough hopefully. I will let you know 🙂

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  3. John Brisson
    John Brisson on March 19, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Very nice! It's snowing here right now, so flowers and green look wonderful!!

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  4. Carol Blackburn
    Carol Blackburn on March 19, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    So beautiful, Krista…..you are an inspiration to me.

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  6. martinealison
    martinealison on March 19, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Formidable ma chère Krista!! Je suis heureuse de voir votre travail achevé.
    Il n'est jamais facile d'obtenir les couleurs juste avec les photos… Mais il est Ă©vident que votre oeuvre est splendide.
    Bisous

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  7. Karen Martin Sampson
    Karen Martin Sampson on March 19, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    This came out so well! Beautiful! I didn't realize you could varnish a watercolour…how do you do that? A spray?

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  8. Joan Sicignano Artist
    Joan Sicignano Artist on March 19, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Krista,

    It's beautiful, tulips , vase, and beautiful cast shadows, well done.

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  9. Pat
    Pat on March 20, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  11. Krista Hasson
    Krista Hasson on March 20, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    Thank you martinealison, Carol (you are too sweet), John (hope your snow goes soon), Joan, Karen (Golden UVLS spray), Vicki and Pat
    Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!
    Your welcome Christiane for the info 🙂

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  12. Barb Sailor
    Barb Sailor on March 21, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Absolutely exquisite! That vase is very impressive – I love how you painted the stems through the cut crystal. A beautiful touch of spring.

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  13. Krista Hasson
    Krista Hasson on March 21, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    Thank you Barb, the crystal was a challenge as it was the first time I have painted it!

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  14. Kat Farmer
    Kat Farmer on March 31, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    beautiful tulips, great work on the vase too…

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  15. Jane
    Jane on March 31, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    A beautiful painting, great colors, and I really like the way you " produced " the crystal vase.

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  16. Barbra Joan
    Barbra Joan on March 31, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Well, Krista you can sure take a bow with this one .. not an easy one to do but you've it is superfine.. color is good on my monitor also.. BJ

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  18. Krista Hasson
    Krista Hasson on March 31, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Thank you Andres, Barbra, Jane and Kat hope everyone has a wonderful weekend 🙂

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  19. Dors
    Dors on April 2, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Superb job Krista. Love it. The Crystal looks so real. wow Clever girl.

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  20. DAREL JAVIER
    DAREL JAVIER on May 14, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    VERY REFRESHING PAINTING AND I LIKE IT SO MUCH! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT!

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