Wednesday, April 13, 2011

"AGAVE PLANT" 12" X 16" Pastel Sold

There are many Agave plants in this area of Arizona as they are one plant that can tolerate the heat and dryness of the summer. They can be very stately and almost sculptural in appearance, and I love painting the various hues and shadows they have. After a rainfall their stems (because of their cupped shape) often hold water for birds and animals.                                                                        

10 comments:

  1. RH CarpenterApril 13, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love seeing all the colors you used and how they mingle and share space to create the depth and light. Just beautiful :)

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  2. Carol FlattApril 13, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Rhonda, thank you so much! It was great fun to play with the color. Pastel is a good medium to just experiment and play.

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  3. M. D. CooperApril 14, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Another great composition. You can feel the weight of the leaves too. Nice texture and color.

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  4. JaneApril 14, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Truly beautiful ! Incredible how you took just a section of the Agave and put some soul into it! Great job.

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  5. Lorraine ShirkusApril 15, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Really nice, Carol! Love the depth and sculptural quality . . . wonderful shimmery color.

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  6. Carol FlattApril 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Thanks, Lorraine.

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  7. Carol FlattApril 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I appreciate your comments, Jane. I think this was a painting more about colors and shapes rather than details. I enjoyed it.

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  8. Carol FlattApril 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Thank you so much, Melanie.

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  9. Virginia FloydApril 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    The colors in this are beautiful. Love the purples with the aquas and even a little lime green.

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  10. Carol FlattApril 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Thank you. I appreciate you writing, Virginia!

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