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Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Pine cones - it started with some sketches....



Pine cone sketches   pencil ink and watercolour   ©2017Lisa Le Quelenec



...and quickly got out of hand... but in a good way. I love the structure of pine cones, such a challenge to get 'right'. There is a park I visit with my little one that guarantees we will come home with at least a few we are both as bad as each other with our little collections and we added quite a few more this summer.

Sketches and doodles turned into...



Pine cone stages   watercolour on A4 paper   ©2017Lisa Le Quelenec


There are two paintings available to buy here at Seaside Studios UK.


But then that turned into....



From sketch to drypoint plate to prints   ©2017Lisa LeQuelenec


and now I have these....


Trio   artist proof 1 drypoint print 19x10cm   ©2017LisaLeQuelenec


Trio   artist proof 2 drypoint print image size19x10cm   ©2017LisaLeQuelenec


Trio   3/20 drypoint print image size19x10cm   ©2017LisaLeQuelenec



Trio   drypoint prints image size 19x10cm   ©2017LisaLeQuelenec


Which are also available at Seaside Studios UK and at Seaside Studios Uk on Folksy.


I do get myself in a pickle sometimes :o)
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10 comments:

  1. Bruce Sherman20 September 2017 at 21:34

    Hi there Lisa!... "Pickle"?????... I'd call that a progression. As in music... notes are small ventures tonally... that can be expanded into chords. These can be pressed further into compositions. Some even lead into large scale creations... the choice is the composer's!

    I love these studies and developments Lisa. I am a "cone head" addict and collector as well! HA HA!!

    Great post!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  2. Lisa Le Quelenec21 September 2017 at 10:05

    Thank you Bruce and fellow 'cone head'! - that did make me laugh :o)

    Has autumn come to your neck of the woods yet? The shift in seasons seems to have happened rather quickly here.

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  3. Debbie Nolan21 September 2017 at 15:32

    Ah Lisa - love seeing your pine cones. What lovely paintings. There is a lot to keeping those scales in order and you have done a super job! Hope you have a great day.

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  4. RH Carpenter21 September 2017 at 16:46

    How wonderful these all are! I am amazed that you became obsessed with these little objects and created so many beautiful pieces of art from just collecting and sketching some pinecones! Gorgeous!! So glad you and your little one know how to fill your pockets with good things to bring home :)

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  5. Judy21 September 2017 at 19:04

    They are gorgeous, Lisa, I love them! I love pinecones as well and tried to paint them several times, and I know how hard they are to capture.

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  6. Chris Lally21 September 2017 at 20:12

    Only you, Lisa, could make pinecones look so interesting and GORGEOUS!
    Another beautiful post!!

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  7. laura25 September 2017 at 15:01

    So beautiful! You're inspiring me to try pine cones--again.

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  8. Lisa Le Quelenec28 September 2017 at 11:53

    Hi Debbie, thank you so much. Best wishes.

    Morning Rhonda, thank you. Who need diamonds when you can find beautiful treasures like pine cones eh? Even better lots of memories are being made too :o)

    Hello Judy, they were definately a challenge but good fun! Thank you.

    Thank you very much Chris. I hope the packing/unpacking is going ok...

    Hi Laura, thank you. They are rather fun in a challenging kind of way I find....quite addictive too ;o)

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  9. Lisa Le Quelenec28 September 2017 at 11:58

    Hi again Laura, just had a little looksie at your pine cones on your blog. I'd love to see more... I especially like this one;

    http://lauraswatercolors.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/chickadee.html

    the sparkle of the snow is lovely.

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  10. Sadami8 February 2018 at 12:50

    Wow, your pine cones are so chaaaarming, Lisa! Best wishes, Sadami

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