Tuesday, 2 July 2013

SUMMER OF COLOUR IN CHARCOAL GREY AND PINK


The colour theme for this week's Summer of Colour is charcoal grey and pink, a combination I've been looking forward to.

This sketch of hydrangea flowers is a pen and watercolour sketch from my sketchbook, when we visited a National Gardens Scheme Open Garden event.  The flowers were the lightest pinky-white with the colour increasing at the petal edges, and I liked the idea of using the sketch for the challenge because flowers are in my thoughts just now.

I changed the colour of the leaves and background to a light charcoal grey in Photoshop and added the double border.


This is a very personal grey and pink image, with the pink text added on Photoshop to my own black and white sky-scape photo, which was taken on my mobile phone at Southport a little while ago.

Neither of my images is very good artistically, but at the moment inspiration is rather lacking.  Both pictures have turned out as reflecting the way we are feeling just now because our dear daughter died last week of a brain tumour and they are a little tribute to her.  I hope you will find them acceptable.

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  1. helena2 July 2013 at 17:29

    beautiful flowers and the skyscape is such a strong image - so sorry to hear of your lose - virtual hugs and good wishes winging your way

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth2 July 2013 at 19:02

    OH Jez, I am so, so sorry to read about your daughter. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow and pain. What a wonderful tribute to her. You did her proud. The art is simply stunning, whether YOU feel it, or not.

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  3. Netty2 July 2013 at 19:03

    Beautiful work for SOC, Annette x

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  4. Terri Corona2 July 2013 at 22:09

    Oh my gosh, my heart breaks for you. This is an absolutely beautiful tribute to her.

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  5. Fran2 July 2013 at 22:19

    Really nice composition and soft colors.I am so sorry for your loss.

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  6. SwirlyGirl2 July 2013 at 22:39

    These colours work so well together Jez, I am particularly moved by your sky-scape with the pink txt x

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  7. joy3 July 2013 at 00:05

    So, so sorry to hear this, Jez! I love these pieces you've done in honor of your daughter and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you.

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  8. Karla B 3 July 2013 at 00:54

    Lovely work!

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  9. Ivy3 July 2013 at 11:50

    this is lovely!

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  10. Butterbean3 July 2013 at 14:21

    Jez, the flowers are beautiful and a lovely tribute to your daughter.

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  11. Monique3 July 2013 at 17:05

    Beautiful flowers and I must say, your sky looks as grey as the one hovering above me... wish summer would come.
    xx

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  12. Shahrul Niza3 July 2013 at 17:50

    I'm sorry to hear your loss. I'll pray that you'll be surrounded with a lot of love while healing. Great big HUG to you. This is a wonderful tribute to your daughter :).

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  13. Giggles3 July 2013 at 19:08

    You and Carol are in my heart! Beautiful tribute... Gorgeous flowers in this grey time.....You know how I feel...

    Much love
    Giggles

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  14. Sinderella's Studio3 July 2013 at 19:18

    I am sure she is smiling!
    hugs, dana

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  15. Kristin Van Valkenburgh4 July 2013 at 00:18

    xo

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  16. Tracey FK4 July 2013 at 06:20

    Hydrangeas are my favourite and while my parents had glorious purple blooms when they lived up in the hills where the coastal humidity didn't get to them, my Gran had a single pink bush which she had in a pot so she could protect nurse it through the long summer months. It was always my chore to bring it in after it had had its early morning sun bake and then hide it back in the cool shade at the side of the house... and when it bloomed we would sit and drink tea and gaze at it together...so to me this is a perfect tribute... xx

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  17. Valerie-Jael5 July 2013 at 08:23

    The flowers are lovely, and i can understand your sadness just now - the sun will shine again! Valerie

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  18. Carmen 5 July 2013 at 18:49

    I think both pieces are beautiful and a very fitting tribute. The words in particular hit me a bit as this is something in the past that I would have liked to read and remember.

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  19. Lori Saul5 July 2013 at 22:25

    Beautiful delicate flowers in really eye catching colors!

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  20. Denise Price5 July 2013 at 23:18

    I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's passing. My heart is with you.

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  21. Sharon Fritchman6 July 2013 at 15:16

    Stunning works of art, and so full of emotion. I can only imagine the heartache you must be feeling right now . . . I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  22. Natasha7 July 2013 at 11:35

    I can't imagine the paint you are in, my thoughts are with you. A beautiful tribute. Take care.

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  23. Paper rainbow7 July 2013 at 16:01

    Gorgeous Jez, beautiful soft petals, the sun will shine again. much Love x

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  24. Prairie Jill10 July 2013 at 18:23

    I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My thoughts are with you.

    Your pink and grey artwork is beautiful. This is my first visit to your blog and I've been enjoying browsing and seeing your wonderful work. I'll definitely be back!

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