Moving right along, the second painting in my purple flower series is finished. I swear it took me longer to photograph the piece, then actually paint it (lol).
I’ve looked for a long time to paint a flower that exudes a deep, rich elegance and when I saw a photograph of a purple Clematis by my friend, Nicola – photographer with pmp, I knew this would be the one. I love low-value purples and this would let me stretch the colors in lots of neat ways.
This oil pastel (5×7) was painted on Mi-Teintes cream-colored pastel paper. For the darks indigo blue, prussian blue, violet and magenta were used, they seemed to give me the drama that I was looking for. Clay shapers (like liner brushes) were my tools of choice to get into the tight spaces and for shaping the petals.
It’s Thursday and I’ve got to get drawing, didn’t want the day to get by me without finishing this piece.
Oil Pastels by Mary 
Another beautiful work! Stunning❤️
Thanks very much my friend.
Just gorgeous!! I thought your lily the other day was stunning Mary, but this purple beauty is even more so!
Thank you so much Madhu, really appreciate your generous comment!
Purple Clematis is a stunning blossom, but you make it even more fantastic, Mary. Well done!
To give you a smile, though, I have to tell you I was at a flower show years ago, and one of the little old lady judges–confused and tired, I think–explained, into the microphone, why she gave the award to the “vividly delicate pink chlemydia in aisle three.” 😉
Thank you Marylin for your wonderful comment, but hilarious story – love it!
So pretty.
Thank you so much Lady!
So very lovely.
Thanks Mona!
being a former landscape designer, i am very familiar with this variety of Clematis,
that deep almost black purple , powdery hue is very unusual. you captured it perfectly Mary!
Thanks very much – it’s an attractive flower and I think because of the deep, rich color. I really enjoyed working the colors out on this piece.
So beautiful! I love it!
Thanks Francesca!
This is incredible! I absolutely LOVE it!!!
Thanks Mamie! Appreciate your kindness!
Such a lovely swirl of colours, Mary 🙂 I hope that storm passed you by!
Thanks Jo, storm has passed and on to a new one brewing. Not complaining we needed the rain badly.
Ahhhh, my favorite colors! I have yet to acquire a Clematis for my garden. Your painting is exquisite as always Mary.
Thanks Rhonda for your gracious comments!
I always love deep vivid colors… especially purples. So royal and vibrant!
Thank you Karah, I like purple too and rarely make the color dominant in my paintings – wonder why? Glad you enjoyed the piece.
Excellent!
Thank you Nuno!
Purple is such an elegant color. Well done!
Thanks Frank!
Such velvet purply plushness Mary !
Ah Poppy, yes the perfect description “plushness” – love it. Thank you so much.
What amazing hues, Mary … What a beautiful flower. How much room do we have left in the parcel ? Got enough sticky tape ? [grin]
Ha, so funny M.R! You make my enjoy painting all the more – those hues are what attracted me to tackle this little piece.
I love clematis and I love those blues.
Thank you so much Gallivanta!
I am so impressed Mary! This one flower is a vivid display of your enormous talent.
Thank you Dorann, always encouraging – means a lot to receive it. I really enjoyed painting this particular flower – the colors were fascinating to work with.
Fantastic! Blessings, Natalie 🙂
Thank you Natalie! Means a lot ~
Mary, I could easily touch your flowers… Who needs cameras?
Thank you Doron for your gracious compliment. Hope you are well, perhaps the warmer temps are helping.
Mary everything help, no doubt visiting you again give me great pleasure of our friendship and enjoyment of your super special art work.
are you entering your work in competitions? if not, you should be! you’re there, and i am pleased to inform you that this one is surely best in show for the week.. wait.. let me look back at the previous flower, as it was a stunner as well.. but wait… i have a soft spot for clematis…
outstanding!!!!
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Oh Lisa you are too much! Thank you, you know how to make my day, your encouraging support is important my friend.. I’ve sort of tip-toed into a couple of competitions, but just haven’t felt my best is there yet – I feel I’m still finding my way as evidenced by the number of different subjects.
Velvety soft blues and purples. Very beautiful!
Thanks Sharon! So glad you enjoyed this piece.
Gorgeous, you captured the essence of the flowers very well.
Thanks very much for your nice comment!
Mary, this is stunning! I adore those prussian blue, violet, purple hues! 🙂
Thank you so much Marina for your beautiful comments – I loved mixing the colors on this one. Have a fantastic weekend!