SUMMER COLORS ~ WEEK 5



This Week: 
We'll be working on our fifth - of six - weekly color palettes. It's pretty, preppy, and I hope you'll agree, really, really fun. I loved working with this combination and can't wait to see how you tackle it! So you ready?! Okay then, our color palette for Week Five of The SOC 5 is . . . .

1 Green + 1 Green + 1 Pink

I'm joining a new Art Group and for the summer they are doing 
SUMMER COLORS  
I'm getting in on Week 5 of 6 weeks, but know they will have something new when this is over.

As you can see from the directions above you are to create something artistic using only using two shades of green and pink.

Since I have new watercolor supplies and need practice I decided to join.  This is my contribution using only Hooker Green, Sap Green and Cadmium Red (diluted).  The browns are a mixture of hooker green and cadmium red. 

To see all the other participants just click on the new Badge on my sidebar, Color by Number.

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112 comments:

  1. Betsy BrockJuly 7, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    That's beautiful...I love the color combination!

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 4:56 PM

      Betsy....it's feels so good to have those brushes in my hand at that those paints by my side. It was too long. I may not get anything else done. But I happy and having fun.

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  2. Sharon FritchmanJuly 7, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    So nice to meet you here, Wanda! Your work of art is beautiful! I love what you did with this week's colors!

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 4:56 PM

      Thanks Sharon. I'm tickled to be a part of this group and look forward to the next theme.

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  3. GlorV1July 7, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Wow, great job with the colors. Love your piece.

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks...It was a fun project.....and those are some of my favorite colors.

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  4. Dorlene DurhamJuly 7, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful! I love your watercolor flowers and leaves. The colors are perfect for the challenge. Hope to see you at Week 6 LOL

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 4:57 PM

      I see you are new too. This is going to be a fun ride I think. Yes, I'm already looking forward to next week.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 7, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    So very pretty and creative, Wanda.

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks Mildred. Trying to expand my creative juices...

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  6. LindaJuly 7, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Hi Wanda...
    Sorry I have missed a few posts....
    Very sad about dear Elizabeth...you were a good friend♥️
    Love your haircut and perm....
    Your painting is beautiful...as always...
    Enjoy your evening..
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM

      Yes, it was quite a surprise even though I know she was getting close to 100. I will miss her. I'm loving how simple the new cut is...get up and Go...HaHa
      I love painting again... Hugs

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  7. HalleJuly 7, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Simply lovely....Your flower is perfect in these colors!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog as well!

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 5:02 PM

      Those colors just cried out FLOWER when I saw the choice of green, green, and pink....
      Thanks so much for visiting a newcomer.

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  8. Dolly BJuly 7, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Wow Beautiful Wanda, I wish I could paint like this. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, I am new to the group as well , I found the site via Sharon Fritchman and really enjoying the challenges . Look forward to seeing more of your gorgeous work
    Mary

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:35 PM

      I have a passion for watercolors. Have for years. It's so fun to visit all the artists.

      Thanks for your encouraging words.

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  9. Screaming FelineJuly 7, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    This is beautiful! I love how soft and flowing the colors are. Awesome job :)

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:35 PM

      That's what I love about watercolor....they flow. Sometimes they flow where I don't want them. HaHa

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  10. VeeJuly 7, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    That's just so soft and lovely. A fabric in that design would be so pretty.

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:36 PM

      That would be a pretty fabric, wouldn't it?

      Thanks so much.

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  11. photowannabeJuly 7, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Love the soft shades of green and pink. Definitely summer. I'm happy to see you happy with those brushes in hand again.

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      I'm glad for these colors...wonder what it will be next week??
      I do love the feel of my brushes...

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  12. IndiraJuly 7, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Soft and enticing. Lovely choice of colors.

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:39 PM

      If paintings were songs...this would be a love song.

      Thanks for your words.

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  13. IndiraJuly 7, 2015 at 5:53 PM

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  14. Plush Possum StudioJuly 7, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    I am loving this challenge all the more since viewing your watercolors! Beautiful work!

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:40 PM

      I have a real love for Watercolors. I love to visit all the artists and see the variety.

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  15. lissaJuly 7, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I thought you are allow to use other colors besides the chosen 3 but I'm not certain but your piece is just wonderful and I like the colors you've chosen and it's just perfect.

    visiting from SOC, have a lovely day.

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:42 PM

      I may have read the rules wrong, but I thought it was just the three colors. Anyway, you can mix those colors and come up with a different color like I did with the beige and dark brown in the center of the flower.

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  16. ChristineJuly 7, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    This is beautiful for SOC Wanda! I'll post mine on Thursday!

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 8:42 PM

      Will look forward to seeing yours on Thursday.

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  17. Valerie-JaelJuly 7, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Love how you made this. Beautiful work for SOC, Valerie

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    1. WandaJuly 7, 2015 at 9:46 PM

      Thanks Valerie ! I'm so please to be a part of the SOC group now. Looking forward to lots of good stuff, and sure enjoy visiting everyone's blog.

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  18. LindaJuly 7, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful!!! It's so much fun mixing colors! I have ALWAYS loved the name 'Hooker Green!' I work in oils and we HAVE no 'Hooker Green!' I am familar with Sap Green, though!
    While I enjoy mixing colors, laying the palette is my LEAST favorite part about art! At least with oils, you can FREEZE your palette so you only have to lay it once for a painting that can span a few weeks!

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:13 AM

      I've never worked in oils as my love of watercolor started early in life. I might have pursued a life of Art, but God had other plans...So I'm a painting Preacher's Wife...HaHa.
      I love mixing colors....and this was a challenge to use only green and pink. But a fun project and I need the practice on these weekly challenges. My pallet is covered and I just need to refresh the paint with water each time I use them.

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  19. sue :)July 8, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    Your artwork is fabulous, such lovely colours put together so well. Can't wait to see your entry for next week.x

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  20. BJJuly 8, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    So delicate, love your painting. BJ

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:14 AM

      I love the delicate feeling too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  21. TheresaJuly 8, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Hi there! I am stopping by via our mutual friend Mildred! Thanks for visiting me and leaving your sweet comment:) Love those colors! Enjoy your day, HUGS!

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:15 AM

      I Theresa...so glad to have your friendship through Mildred. She's a honey. I truly enjoy her blog and glad she introduced us.

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  22. froebelsternchenJuly 8, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    really BEAUTIFUL Wanda!

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  23. johannaJuly 8, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    just wonderful!!

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  24. Carol RigbyJuly 8, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Great use of this weeks colours.

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      They were fun colors....I'm new so excited to see what next week will be.

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  25. BlogorattiJuly 8, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Hello. Looks really lovely, great effort indeed.

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      Thanks for stopping by...appreciate your comment.

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  26. MarthaJuly 8, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    So pretty. In my next life, the new one, I'm going to do watercolors. ;)

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      You could do them now....while your friends naps...HaHa. Love you tons.

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  27. LailaJuly 8, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    So soft and pretty. Really a lovely piece of art. And yes, isn't it fun with SOC challenges?

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:17 AM

      Thanks so much.....and I adored your rose!

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  28. Mac n' JanetJuly 8, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    As always your painting is beautiful, you have such a way with flowers.

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks Janet....you should join this group. I do love to paint flowers and people.

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  29. Deborah WeberJuly 8, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely!

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  30. peggy gattoJuly 8, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Just so dreamy, lovely WC!

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks Peggy....let's just dream on......sigh**

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  31. SCarolJuly 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Really beautiful flowers. Love it.

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  32. Shilpa NagaonkarJuly 8, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Beautiful flower, great work Wanda.

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      Thanks, appreciate your comment and stopping by.

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  33. VirginiaJuly 8, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    another one managing muted colours - they looks beautiful!

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      It was a fun challenge. I'm new so excited to see what is next week.

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  34. SuzaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    I love this, Wanda. Such beautiful movement to it. That pink has a lot of coral in it which I love. Or maybe it's just my screen! Very pretty indeed.

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    1. WandaJuly 8, 2015 at 8:21 PM

      I didn't have any pink watercolor tubes, so had to use my cadmium red...and diluted it...so it does have a coral hue. You have a good eye. I love the movement you get with watercolor.

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  35. DebJuly 8, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Your artwork is amazing. Beautiful work.

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    1. WandaJuly 9, 2015 at 7:23 AM

      Deb, thank you so much for stoping by..I enjoyed your blog too.

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  36. GlorV1July 9, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Wanda. Awesome work with the colors.:) Have a great day.

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    1. WandaJuly 9, 2015 at 10:02 AM

      Thanks so much....This was a fun project, and I love green and pink. Hope you day is super good too.

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  37. Linda KunsmanJuly 9, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    welcome to the challenge! Really beautiful work-love those delicate tendrils!

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    1. WandaJuly 9, 2015 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks Linda. That's what I love about watercolor..it flows..... Thanks for stopping by.

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  38. ULKAU July 9, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    What a wonderful painted flower for this challenge! Thanks for stopping by my blog as well! Ulrike

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    1. WandaJuly 9, 2015 at 6:57 PM

      I love to paint flowers and people. Watercolor is my passion. Thanks for your kind words.

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  39. Mary Ann PotterJuly 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful and dreamy. What a gorgeous entry for this week's colors!

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    1. WandaJuly 9, 2015 at 6:57 PM

      I thought it was rather dreamy when I finished. Glad you saw that too.

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  40. Craftymoose CraftsJuly 9, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Your watercolor is beautiful and just perfect in this week's colors! I thought of beading a flower because it was so perfect for the colors but ran out of time and energy. Thanks for visiting me, too!

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    1. WandaJuly 9, 2015 at 6:59 PM

      Oh I would think beading would take a lot of time and patience. I would love to see that. Thanks for your kind words and stopping by.

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  41. ValerieJuly 9, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Love your watercolor-painting!

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    1. WandaJuly 9, 2015 at 6:59 PM

      Thanks Valerie...I do love working with watercolors.

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  42. ElectraJuly 9, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    This is so pretty!

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  43. mandyseaJuly 10, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    Oh my!!! This your flower and leaves are beautiful. Lovely depth of colour... very delicate!

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    1. WandaJuly 10, 2015 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping by. I love that you can get depth with watercolor and washes.

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  44. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 10, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Welcome to SOC. It will certainly enhance your summer color experience. Of course, I was delighted to see this watercolor beauty. You draw SO well. Great use of the colors right down to making your own brown!

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    1. WandaJuly 10, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Thanks, I only wish I would have found SOC sooner. Watercolor is my passion. Love mixing colors.
      I appreciate your kind words.

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  45. WandaJuly 10, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Thank You, Linda. I appreciate the visit.

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  46. dentheJuly 10, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    yes, it was a great colour combination to work with this week! I love the softness of your piece and the playfulness...

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    1. WandaJuly 10, 2015 at 2:11 PM

      Thanks for stopping by...I hadn't noticed the playfulness...yes I think I see it.

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  47. Annette P.-L. July 11, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    Absolutely beautiful and delicate watercolour painting! I do love it!

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    1. WandaJuly 11, 2015 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you so much. I wish I had gotten in on this at the beginning of summer, but just happened on it last week. Oh well.....one more week.

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  48. DeniseJuly 11, 2015 at 12:18 PM

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  49. DeniseJuly 11, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    So pretty.You are very artistic and I love Your piece for Our 5th week.I'm looking forward to see what Our last challenge will be.

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    1. WandaJuly 11, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Thanks Denise....I'm so sorry I got in at the last week....but I did enjoy doing the watercolor in greens and pink...

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  50. KristinJuly 11, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I'm thrilled to have you join in! Thank you for playing along and sharing your beautiful work with us, Kristin xo

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    1. WandaJuly 11, 2015 at 4:24 PM

      I only wish it wasn't the last week for Color 5.. Do you do something else after that? Thanks so much for hosting this co-op..

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  51. Lorraine July 12, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Your painting shows a lot of movement and I love that. What a wonderful job you've done with the colors for this week. And making your brown with the green and pink was sooooo creative.

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    1. WandaJuly 12, 2015 at 6:08 PM

      Thanks Lorraine ~ I love the flow of watercolor. It's pretty interesting what colors you can make by mixing. I was happy with the browns and beige.

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  52. Robyn OliverJuly 12, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Just simply beautiful Wanda

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  53. NeenaJuly 13, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful job on your flower. You certainly have a talent for watercolors.

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    1. WandaJuly 16, 2015 at 7:36 PM

      Thanks Neena... I do love watercolors. Guess I'm stuck in a rut...as I don't do anything else. Well once in a while I use Prismacolor pencils.

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  54. MichaelJuly 13, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Wow, that is beautiful, Wanda. I absolutely love it! :)

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    1. WandaJuly 16, 2015 at 7:37 PM

      I guess you see I'm joining every art co-op I can find. HaHa. Love doing watercolor.

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  55. Jennifer RoseJuly 14, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    ooh, very good job with the new supplies :) this is very pretty :)

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    1. WandaJuly 16, 2015 at 7:38 PM

      Thanks Jennifer. Gotta love new supplies.

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  56. CazJuly 15, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    Oh wow this is amazing! I love it!

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  57. Becky DunhamJuly 16, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    This is stunning Wanda! I wish I could water color like this. So glad you joined us even for 2 weeks. You know you could go back and do the other weeks too - I'd love to see what you come up with for the other color combinations! Your paintings make me want to drag out my oils and my water colors which I have not played with for quite a while now. Thanks for being such an inspiration!

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    1. WandaJuly 16, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      I'm thrilled to have been an inspiration for watercolors. That my passion.

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  58. JennyJuly 18, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    So glad that you joined in with SOC Wanda... your art is beautiful... and I just love the softness you created with your watercolors...

    Jenny X

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