Keep a poinsettia forever by painting it.
This post was first published in 2016.
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale.
(My first painted poinsettia – Sakura Koi Water Colors Pocket Field Sketch Box on 6″ x 9″ 140lb. watercolour Bee paper). I love this paper for watercolour.
Friends came over for drinks on Friday night and brought me a huge potted poinsettia.
The poinsettia adds a pop of colour to my home at this time of the year; unfortunately, I have never been very good at keeping finicky plants alive. I have painted orchids and written about the challenges of keeping any house plant alive other than a Christmas cactus or spider plant.
It already had a sad, droopy look yesterday when I examined it more closely before sketching the potted plant on paper.
This painted poinsettia is softer looking and I like that.
It reminds me of the atmosphere created in a room where the lights are dimmed and only the Christmas tree lights create a magical mood in the room.
With my painted version of one of the bracts, I have a keepsake of this very thoughtful gift. I am very happy with my watercolour painting, and I don’t often say that.
And my poinsettia is looking much better this morning after having had a good drink of water.
Cheers everyone!
Wow!! It’s very wonderful! 😍
Thank you so much!
What a beauty!!!
I keep telling myself I should take out the watercolours and paint with them again. I remember I had a lot of fun with this one as I had learned to walk away and let the paint dry before adding more layers. Thanks Robin.
That came out great! I bought a small one. I’d like to try painting it too while it still looks good.
Thanks Chris! I was so happy when this turned out to my liking. I definitely want to work with watercolours again, maybe for my pet portraits. Cheers from snowy Ontario, Canada.
You just need to find the right spot to keep it Louise . Here’ s hoping you are successful this time ????
I’ll keep you posted. Plants don’t take kindly to our long winter months and indoor heating. Thanks Sally.