I know everyone has different inspiration when they paint. I find inspiration in lots of things, but every now and then I find it in magazines. I found a beautiful photo in my Better Homes and Gardens magazine of some flowering branches in a green pottery pitcher with a blue background. The colors were gorgeous, and I loved the photo. I ripped it out and threw it on my inspiration pile (which is getting a little out of hand but that’s a mess for another day). I never intended to do the painting just like the photo, but it was too awesome to change. I removed a couple things in the photo, made the flowers a bit larger, and added an antique glaze on top. Overall, I liked the painting. It wasn’t quite the photo, but I loved the antique feel of it.
Adele's Artistic Endeavors 
Is this watercolor? Wow, the ceramic really looks so glossy and lovely. Grand job! xo
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No, I used oils. Thank you so much 🙂
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Your oil work is amazing!!
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Lovely gentle painting, Adele – and the ceramic really makes it! 🙂
I will enjoy following your endeavors 🙂
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I also like the colours Adele. Remind me of Van Gogh’s cherry tree. Lovely is that blue you’ve used. 🙂
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YES! I’ve always loved that Van Gogh painting. It seemed so calming compared to the beautiful madness he usually painted.
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very beautiful work, I too like the colors and ceramic and the antique feel of it
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