Saturday, August 31, 2013

Big Red (hibiscus)

10.5x7 watercolor on Yupo, drawn today with a brush only, then painted from one of my red hibiscus blooms. After doing so many neutral toned animals, I was ready for a bright splash of hot color! At least the hibiscus are still blooming like crazy in this 102 F.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2013 Kay Smith.
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