Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Poppies for Inspiration Avenue

 Inspiration Avenue has put out a call for January poppies! Here is my favorite poppy moment!

  
Here is a watercolor sketch with some collage in my journal:
And a paint up of poppies and leaves (watercolor and gouache) on some extra bits of watercolor paper:

which I scanned into my computer to create this digital collage:

Feel free to download the top two poppies for your personal use!  And go over to Inspiration Avenue and check out all the poppies!

Thank you for visiting! I read and treasure every comment and will answer any questions as quickly as I can.
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28 comments:

  1. Gloria j ZucaroJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I love all the poppies, Jessica. I really like too how you put the orange background behind the poppies. I haven't learned to do layers yet in Adobe Elements, but it is on my list to learn this year. I really like the journal page, combining poppies and hearts.

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  2. Linda KunsmanJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    I'm going to check out the link-I absolutely ADORE poppies-the red orientals-my favorite flower!!! My neighbor has the most beautiful ones and every Spring I go over and photograph them. Your watercolor renderings are wonderful Jessica!

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  3. Judy SheaJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    I love that poppy scene in the Wizard also. I love yours; they are so beautiful.

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  4. froebelsternchenJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    fabulous post Jessica ! Thank you - you made my day! I love poppies!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Oh I do love your journal pages. Poppies are everywhere these days! xox

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  6. Anne MandaJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful poppies, love them! :)

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  7. Anita Houston The Artful MavenJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Seen that movie a zillion times, and never picked up on the inspiration like you have! AMAZING and very perceptive you are! This journal page is gorgeous!!!

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  8. Carolyn DubeJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Your poppies are stunning- when I saw them in my email notification of your post I thought they were photos! We're going to have to talk gouache one of these days!

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  9. Carola BartzJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Oh what beautiful poppies - I love all of these! The watercolor ones look so soft and gentle.

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  10. texasbarbJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Your poppies are incredible! Thank you for allowing me to download the top 2...going to use them as inspiration!

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  11. Nancy McCarrollJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I had forgotten about the poppies in the Wizard! Just love the depth of color in the reds you have shown. Some poppies look like tissue paper; so pretty!

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  12. DarlaJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Smiled at the Wizard of Oz reference. Your poppies are so colorful, I really like your watercolor.

    Darla

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  13. NettyJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Loving those beautiful poppies. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  14. BreesmimiJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Your poppies are fabulous, the colors are brilliant and bring them to life! Love, love, love! Happy PPF!

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  15. AbelaJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I love those poppies, I love it. Saludos

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  16. Mary C. NasserJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I love your poppies and hearts, Jessica!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  17. FayeJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Your poppies in each painting are just fantastic. I love how you have made "wallpaper" out of them in the last photo. Beautiful art work.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Love the colors you achieved for your pretty poppies ! you are very inspiring

    -KAT-

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  19. MarjiJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful poppy pages. Makes me wish for summer to hurry up and get here. Happy PPF

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  20. GigglesJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Love all your poppies...so cheerful and some even have great movement!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  21. Ayala ArtJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    awesome! Thanks for all the images, eye candy! :o)

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  22. MariaJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Your poppies are GORGEOUS!

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  23. Lou Anne HazelJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    I'm so glad you posted the Wizard of Oz clip! I couldn't get it out of my mind. Your poppy images are stunning! Thank you for sharing them.

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  24. Ritu DuaJanuary 13, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Your poppies are really popping out and wave a cheerful Hi to me as I look at them closely...well I too wish you a magical 2013 :)

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  25. Denise MulliganJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful work. I love poppies and the wizard of oz. That witch still scares the **** out of me! Great reminiscent video.

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  26. Lynn CohenJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Awesome everything!

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  27. bellefrogworksJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I love your renderings of the poppies - will have to go find some to draw and paint!

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  28. kristin maynesFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Gorgeous Poppies! You really have a wonderful style, I love it!

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