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Magnolia

12x12 in. Started on location and completed in the studio, this is one of the most exquisite flowers grown on trees. The magnolia is hearty, creamy in color and pure beauty to behold. Painting them is not bad either!

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Nina Kuriloff 01 Mar 2009

this is a very lovely painting! :-)

Artist Reply: Hello Nina, It's been years since we "communicated" online! Thank you for your comment. Hope you are doing well! D.

Blossom Hackett 28 Feb 2009

I simply love the detailing in the total art work.

Julie Mayser 31 Jan 2009

Very soft and lovely... great palette and wonderful edges! How you achieved those edges with acrylic I cannot figure out!

Artist Reply: Thanks Julie! The soft edging comes after years of working with acrylic but it is really not that difficult. When I have a hard edge, I simply lightly scumble over the edges that need to recede. And it is also achieved AS I paint by pretending I am using oil. You can visit my article about this if interested here: http://www.squidoo.com/acrylic Titled, "Acrylic Painting: Two Secrets." Lastly, with the new Open Acrylics by Golden, it's easier than ever to create a painterly look.

Lynn De Serres 28 Jan 2009

Truly magnificent artwork.

a_ painting 27 Jan 2009

very nice!