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Published: 2011-07-22 15:06:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 1655; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 0
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Description Watercolors; 24x32cm

After what felt like ages I wanted to do a watercolor again
I love Bonsais and anything related to Japanese Gardening and painting nature is always great! Even if the subject is not exactly natural

I didn't use any reference for this, merely browsed dA and google for inspiration.

Simple and pure. I think that describes the layout the best.
Looking at my color box… dirty and wacky is more precise

I spent far more time on photographing and retouching this upload than on the actual painting If anybody has awesme tips on how to take good pictures of painting… GIEF! I already used 2 desk lamps for lighting and some random tinfoil

Anywaym hope you like it

Oh, I might be selling paintings like this on etsy… I'm not sure about it yet. If you'd be interested in purchasing this Original Painting send me a note
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Comments: 20

Danika-Stock [2014-08-11 08:37:54 +0000 UTC]

This would make a really pretty journal skin. Perhaps one day you might consider turning into one?

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pica-ae In reply to Danika-Stock [2014-08-12 08:26:21 +0000 UTC]

I have not considered this Might be it's not my journal skin style, but I'll think about it  

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Danika-Stock In reply to pica-ae [2014-08-12 23:10:20 +0000 UTC]

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alexandrasalas [2011-07-23 08:07:09 +0000 UTC]

It's simple but beautiful. Just like Japanese gardens.

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pica-ae In reply to alexandrasalas [2011-07-23 08:28:42 +0000 UTC]

thank you

I LOVE japanese gardens

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alexandrasalas In reply to pica-ae [2011-07-23 08:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Me too! I visited one here in the Brisbane Botanic gardens a few weeks ago. So peaceful.

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pica-ae In reply to alexandrasalas [2011-07-23 09:40:31 +0000 UTC]

awwww I wanna go to one again

It's just that sort of… ordered chaos. the way they can plan a garden like that and make it appear completely natural, like no human had any influence in it. which is just an amazing talent imo

it just soothes your soul

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alexandrasalas In reply to pica-ae [2011-07-23 10:11:59 +0000 UTC]

It definitely does. Everything is just in perfect harmony.

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pica-ae In reply to alexandrasalas [2011-07-24 16:31:05 +0000 UTC]

yes its amazing how a garden can do that

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alexandrasalas In reply to pica-ae [2011-07-25 07:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Yup!

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DomiSM [2011-07-22 23:15:02 +0000 UTC]

Lovely, Anne!! So soft and delicate...suits the bonsai tree As for photographing your work, I usually just scan mine...I can never seem to get a photo right either of traditional work

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pica-ae In reply to DomiSM [2011-07-23 08:53:02 +0000 UTC]

thank you

it's too big for my scanner or i'd have to scan it in parts, which I would probably screw up

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DomiSM In reply to pica-ae [2011-07-23 12:54:24 +0000 UTC]

Ahh lol I've done that before too, scanned something in a few parts...luckily it came together pretty nicely in Photoshop

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pica-ae In reply to DomiSM [2011-07-24 16:30:31 +0000 UTC]

yeah, i guess i may have to try that

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gillianivyart [2011-07-22 19:08:53 +0000 UTC]

Lovely! Bonsai is one of my favorite plants ;D

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pica-ae In reply to gillianivyart [2011-07-22 19:37:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you

they are so awesome! i googled for images and all were just lovely. especially those that already are little sceneries

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fosius [2011-07-22 15:15:55 +0000 UTC]

nice work like your style...
and like Bonsai tradition.

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pica-ae In reply to fosius [2011-07-22 15:19:54 +0000 UTC]

thank you

bonsais are awesome I wish I had the patience or any talent with plants to have one on my own

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PatrickRuegheimer [2011-07-22 15:12:39 +0000 UTC]

You did it!
It looks amazing!
Very nice textures and colors, do more!

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pica-ae In reply to PatrickRuegheimer [2011-07-22 15:19:12 +0000 UTC]

yes

even tho the package hasn't arrived yet
"22.07.2011 - 09:41 - Die Sendung ist an unserer zuständigen Außenstelle eingetroffen und befindet sich auf dem Weg zu Ihnen." aber wo ist es?! so weit in der pampa wohn ich dann auch nicht

thank you

and will do more

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