WIP: Poinsettia

I'm liking how the New Gamboge underpainting and

disappearing purple are looking after applying my

first wash of Alizarin Crimson to the big leaf.

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WIP:  Poinsettia

Have a Merry Christmas!!

I am applying New Gamboge underpainting...hoping

that the translucent color will give the work a glow.

For the dark highlights I am applying the disappearing

purple technique that I learned from the book:

 Building Brilliant Watercolours by Judy D. Treman.

I found the book at my local library :-))

Work in Progress:  Poinsettia
I'm not sure I will get it done before Christmas but I'm really enjoying working on it.  (between Christmas activities)

Christmas Cardinal

"Christmas Cardinal" 
Watercolor Pencil on Paper
Image Size - 8.5 x 11"

This piece is done by hand with Prismacolor Watercolor

Pencils.  I worked off a photo for the Cardinal.  I used real 

Holly Berry tree branches for my reference for the Holly leaves 

and berries.  While living in Kansas, we had Holly Berry trees 

in the yard.  Also, we had many North American Cardinals 

visiting our feeders.

If you are interested in purchasing prints or greeting cards

of this piece, please visit my Fine Art America page:

 http://fineartamerica.com/featured/christmas-cardinal-cindy-lenker.html

If you are interested in buying the original piece,
email me at:  cindylenker@gmail.com
Paypal preferred.
Original $50