Painted hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day.
Painted hearts and flowers are sincere reminders that both can be enjoyed together on Valentine’s Day. Why else would Hallmark cards often feature one (flowers), with the other (hearts) on Valentine’s Day?
Hearts painted on cards or cut outs from old art work.
A Valentine’s Day garden of affection is made of heart cut outs from works of art that didn’t quite turn out the way I expected. That happens more often than you might think which is the reason I have a good stash of watercolour paintings, all floral, waiting to be reused in some way. Art, much like love, is never flawless.
Floral Hearts encased in acrylics.
These hearts are painted in mixed media and are all sold. I use various tools and paint rather intuitively and let the paint flow where it wants to go and see what develops. I might coax a bit here and there to get desired results. Then, with a frame, I find the prettiest section to cut out and give a place of honour in lucite.
Watercolour floral hearts.
I like these watercolour cards for mixed media and watercolour.
The paper also takes collage very well.
Finally, flowers are always enjoyed just by themselves as in these bouquets.
Embracing the Freedom of Florals on Cheap Paper Bags.
No Stress Batch Painting Florals.
There’s an added satisfaction when you can get new life from an old or reject painting. Nice work Louise.
Thanks Graham.
You never will be accused of having idle hands Louise. A great collection for Valentines.
ha! I agree. I have quite a portfolio after all these years of painting.
Dear Louise, your floral hearts, especially with roses, are wonderful done. Such a gift can bring pleasure.
Thank you Birgit.
What a beautiful collection Louise, you always do a wonderful job of flowers and collage.
I love painting flowers so it seemed appropriate to gather them up for this time of year. Thanks Sally.