Sarracenia

7.5 x 10.5 inches, watercolor, 2009.

Another form of sarracenia from my collection and probably a hybrid.

Sarracenia Purpurea

10.5 x 7.5 inches, watercolor, 2009.

One of the carnivorous plants from my collection, this is Sarracenia Purpurea, or the purple pitcher plant. The leaves grow in a rosette and form pitchers with flared collars that catch rain water. The nside of the leaves have small downward-pointing wet hairs which insects slide down to drown in the water below. The plants then take nutrition from the insects.

Landscape

11 by 14 inches on Arches Paper.

Pansy Orchids

8 x 10 inches, watercolour, 2009.

A painting of beautiful miltonia orchids, also known as pansy orchids. These were on display in the Glass House at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, UK.

Miniature Dahlias

11 x 7 inches, watercolour, 2009.

A painting of some pink and yellow miniature dahlias from my garden.

King Priam

ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolor and gouache, 2009.

In mythology Priam was King of Troy. He had fathered over 50 children, among them Paris, Hector, Cassandra and Laodice. After Achilles kills Hector and refuses to return the body, Priam leaves the safety of troy and enters Achilles camp to beg for the return of his son's body. Achilles relents and Hector's body is given a proper funeral. Priam is later killed by Achilles son Neoptolemus during the sacking of Troy.

Keys of my home

ACEO 3.5 x 2.5 inches
This is on E-Bay offered with free shipping

Patty, Watercolor, 16 x 16
From the last life-drawing day...until we resume in September.

Corpus Christi Church

8 x 6 inches, watercolor and gouache, 2009.

A commissioned painting of Corpus Christi Church, Collier Row, Romford, London. I find buildings and inanimate objects much harder to paint than figures!

Stealing Candies - NFAC

I listed today in E-Bay NFAC (Nibblefest art Contest) this paint.
The NFAC is monthly themed art contests. Contests run from the 20th to the 27th of every month. All artwork is listed at 99¢ with no reserve!

This is my entry.


"Stealing Candies" 5 x 7 inches Watercolor on Fabriano paper.

The Young Faun

5 x 7 inches, watercolor and gouache, 2009.

A young faun with a mischievious glint in his eye.

Heidi

4 x 6 inches, watercolor and gouache, 2009.

Portrait commission of a sweet little dog.

Watercolor Study

I often create a watercolor sketch that is a study for a larger silk piece. This watercolor, about 5 x 15, is a study for a silk piece that is 24 x 72. You can see the larger silk piece next week on Hillary's Blog.

Erinvor

ACEO, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, watercolor and gouache, 2009.

A portrait of a beautiful Elf Prince, Erinvor.

Self portrait #2

Hello my friends! I've made a second self portrait attempt and feel much more successful this time around. Using a photograph didn't hurt either. 6 x 5 inches

Wabash Purple and White Iris

I love the name of this Iris --- "Wabash Iris". It reminds me of an Iris in a tuxedo. This one makes me very happy, because it is definitely in the direction that I want to go. It makes me feel like I'm making progress. I never realized how complimentary purple and green could be together.

I'd love for you to visit my watercolor blog at http://paintinginwatercolor.blogspot.com

30 Days of Self-Portraits?

My friend, Peter Yesis, is doing 30 days of self portraits on his blog and feeling inspired I've painted one. :) It resembles me but I'm going to have to try again for a better likeness. This was pretty quick, about an hour and I held the mirror in my hand which does not facilitate painting. Anyone up for a self-portrait challenge? You don't have to post more than one.

Measures about 2 inches square.

Gabriele

5 x 7 inches, watercolor and gouache, 2009.

This was a portrait commission. The client wanted something romantic and suggested something reminiscent of J.W. Waterhouse, as we are both fans of his work.

One hour watercolor portrait

This is from Wetcanvas' All Media Event weekly paint which I used to be a regular at but now only join in occasionally. Anyway, I had an unplanned day off today and decided to paint this 1 year old boy. I only gave myself an hour but went over about 10 minutes. I really enjoy doing these little watercolor portraits and I've got a little collection piled on my desk. ;)

4 x 4 inches

Reflection

(c) M Pruitt 2009

"Refelction" - painting in transparent watercolor - so many interpretations, down to the eyes refelcting the sky and a flying bird. 16"wide 12" high.

Portrait Study

Pauline, Watercolor on gessoed watercolor paper, 16 x 16

Painting from Life

Pauline is new to modeling for painters, but she was a natural. This is 20 x 14, watercolor on gessoed watercolor paper.

She Loves Her Baby

This is my friend, Missy, and her 10 month old baby, Emma. I love the pictures where she's kissing her baby so I wanted to capture the moment for her.

Watercolor 5 x 7 140 lb cold press.

Orchid

"Orchid"6x6 watercolor
I am currently visiting in Southern California partly business but mostly pleasure - the pleasure of being warm, surrounded by food I enjoy and of course friends and family.

I had the opportunity to paint a quick commission for a business which I was pleased to do on my trip. Here is the painting framed and ready for delivery! I think it will be a nice addition to their intimate lobby. It's a business by two sisters. One makes silk orchid arrangements and the other has an orchid nursery.

Happy Easter to our Daily Watercolors artists and readers!