All my tree lovelies, together.
A collection of moody, Impressionist Watercolor Landscapes.
Some are ‘busy’ while others have been pared down to the bare bones.
Each, with their own tale to tell.

Watercolor Trees
Fir trees, Poplar trees, maple trees, gum trees and … trees of unknown species.
They’re all here. They were all completely enchanting to paint.



Drama
Fire in the Sky is all about impact, power, drama.
Color and tonal contrast made it happen.



Simplicity
The 2 simple tree trunks only, were an exercise in prudence and restraint.
Less is more. How to transmit the sense of the tree, with as few brushstrokes as possible?
Challenges.



Memories…. can recreate a place and emotions so well, one could imagine themself transported back. To the place and time, as if by magic. Lovely.


This forest scene was painted on site, in my car. While I waited for my class to begin. Leaving early, has its perks.

Adding soft pastel highlights to a watercolor can transform the image into a bold piece that captures the eye straight away.

Winter’s Glow was a fun play with Amethyst & Sodalite on damp paper.
I dampened it all, but that area you see as White. That, I let remain completely dry.

Reflections
This last painting, Reflections … has been a favorite of mine.
I love of course the cobalt teal blue, but it it the action of the watercolor that captures me. The flow of the colors, the reflections into the water worked out ‘just right’ on this one.
I was lucky.
The mere whisper of the tree trunk, was all it took to finish this.
It was truly a case of “Less, is More!”
As many of these are on offer for sale as prints, cards, etc. in my online shops….. thank you for not taking, copying and using my, work efforts.
Thanks!!
Love them all, they are all great in their own right…especially love the Winters Glow and Reflections. Thanks for sharing these.
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thank you for such a lovely comment! I’m glad that you enjoyed them. The 2 you chose do have that soft appealing watercolor flow. cheers, Debi
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So many of your paintings to awe over! By the way I recently bought DS Sap Green and it rocks with Cobalt Teal Blue, they love each other! hope all is well with you!
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hi Margaret! thanks so much. that is intriguing about the sap green!! hmmm, good to know. its a color I don’t use, don’t have. students have it though. LOL been a tad weary. but will be good to go in a few weeks!! thanks, YRF cheers, hugs and blessings … debi
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I decided to give it a try, I think that it has a earthy green that I am intrigued about and wanted to see what it will do with my other colors. We’ll see if I am sold on it or not, doesn’t matter as long as it gets the job done. 😉
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when mixed, it could be a very interesting blended green…. esp. with the various blues, and the umbers too. hmm… love your inquisitiveness Miss M! 🙂
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Exactly! 😉
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thank you Miss M. YRF
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I just want to hang out with you and paint! I love every tree painting! I wish I had the time and money to get there and spend a week with you painting.
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you know…. That Would, be Lovely!! 🙂 or maybe, one day, I will get back over to the US.
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These make a wonderful collection!
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thank YOU!
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These are truly lovely, Debi. Each one has something to marvel at!
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thank you so much, you are very kind!! cheers, debi
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Beautiful Debi style trees!
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thanks! and so sorry about late response, been off the grid over here, LOL many house guests!
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So beautiful! I love your Impressionist watercolors.
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thank you Nico!! 🙂 cheers, debi
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Pleasant paintings
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thanks! they were enjoyable and fun to do. Relaxing!! cheers, Debi
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Great to catch up on all your week’s posting (been away as you can guess). This is a great gallery of wonderful colors, images and trees. Their simplicity and restraint together with depth and open spaces, shade and drama, makes the post a complete lesson in itself – no need to look elsewhere. Have a great week and hopefully the weather improves for you. 🙂
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so sorry, been off the grid, off computers etc. houseguests 🙂 thank you Andrew that was a wonderful comment, and I appreciate it! cheers, Debi
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Great to see you back. It’s good to be off the grid for a while. I’m sure you had a lovely time with your house guests. Best wishes.
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thank you Andrew! that is very kind of you 🙂 we did have a wonderful time with all of our guests – seeing the 3.5 yr old grandson from Sydney was, the Highlight!!
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I’m sure it was having just come back from visiting our 2 year old 😊
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lucky you! and oh my, your computer now is full of downloaded photos too!! 🙂 they are wonderful models, great entertainment and just melt your hearts ❤
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What a wonderful collection, Debi!!! I love them all!!! ❤
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glad you enjoyed these!! and thank you! I’ve been away, off the grid…. so sorry for the delay! cheers, Debi
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You are welcome!!! No need for apologies, Debi! I love to be out and off the grid from time to time, too. 🙂
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thanks! I think, I may end up doing that – more often. Its great to clear the mind. all the social media starts to get me on overload, esp. as I’ve never been a computer type person at all. cheers, and wishing you a lovely rest of the week!
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Inspirational! My favourite is The Christmas Tree. The ones with just the trunks are delightful!
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thank you!!! much appreciated… they were, Fun! cheers, Debi
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A miniature print of the one called Watercolor Trees should hang in my dollhouse. 🙂 Love, love, love these.
I’m still reading, still learning. I’m not doing that great with watercolors but I do enjoy it. One of my 2017 creative goals is to work with watercolor. As I said, I’m not good at all but I do enjoy reading about it and viewing different techniques.
Your creative voice is beautiful and listened to quite often.
Smiles to you and yours,
Faith
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thank you so much Faith!! its lovely that you enjoyed these so 🙂 cheers, Debi
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A very lovely and inspiring collection of watercolours Debi… !
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Lovely work, Debi! Your trees look absolutely wonderful.
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thank you so much Dina! glad you enjoyed them 🙂 cheers, Debi
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