Saturday, June 9, 2012

SUMMER ? OF COLOURS - Week One

Kristin of Twinkle Twinkle is doing another Summer Of Colours Challenge this year.  While I vowed not to do any more 'challenges' for a while, who could resist pretending it is summer here, when we are all damp and cold.

Her colours will all be based on icecream.  For me this is the absolute clincher... I LOVE icecream.

The pinks and oranges of 'sherbet' are the first week's colours:


Venezia - Acrylics on canvas

Oleander in my garden

Central Australia

Yummy, yummy colours.....


Hot Gossip - acrylics on canvas

Many of the participants have posted to Flickr and you can see them HERE.

Enjoy.

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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    oh my gosh, such beautiful work and what a fun challenge

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  2. Wyn VogelJune 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Such wonderful colours on such a grey morning Jo!! Wow!! Fantastic fun and the mention of sherbet!!! what a day to start blogging!!

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  3. Inner ArtistJune 9, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Gosh, those are absolutely luscious, Jo. I felt immediately warmed and uplifted at seeing them. Beautiful! I especially like the oleander photo.

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  4. Deb AmmermanJune 10, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Wow... love the paintings and photos! The colors are so cheerful!

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  5. Ro BruhnJune 10, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Gorgeous colours Jo. Love your Venezia painting.

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  6. Linda KunsmanJune 11, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Oh YUM!!! No wonder you couldn't resist! i especailly love Venezia-que bella!!

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  7. BarryJune 11, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    JM - as if you could let such a colourful challenge pass you by. Enjoy! Go well. B

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  8. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 12, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Yummy! This all looks fantastic! :)

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  9. AnitaJune 12, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Absolutely beautiful... every one of them!

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  10. Georgie HornJune 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    did you do these paintings? fabulous! come by my blog for a little giveaway ending on June 12.
    http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/2012/06/rainbow-sherbert-delight-summer-of.html

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  11. Carole ReidJune 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Yes, Jo, those are summer colours! Hot pinks, royal blues, brilliant yellows. It finally got up to 21*Celsius here today but who knows what tomorrow will bring!

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  12. Diana TaylorJune 12, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    What absolutely stunning paintings - I LOVE the top one, it's very evocative and I can feel the heat from it! Beautiful work.

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  13. K J DJune 13, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Wow what a wonderful post.... I'd love to be sitting in on that gossip, in the sunshine and with a drink in hand.... !

    Great work!

    Karen

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  14. TerrieJune 13, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Boy, what's not to love about this collection of delicious colors and subjects! Each one more intriguing than the last. I particularly like Venezia - just love those colors and you captured the feeling of the place very well.

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  15. carol l mckennaJune 13, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Wow! Amazing paintings ~ very talented ~ ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  16. DeniseJune 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Very talented My Dear,Love your work.You are a real artist,I'm just playing around but having a lot of fun doing it. Denise

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  17. MandyJune 13, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Oh my goodness....your work is amazing....thanks so much for sharing...xxx

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  18. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    What an amazing collection of sherbert inspired art- I LOVE that landscape!

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  19. ~*~Patty SJune 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Yummy and wonderful Jo!

    I too am a BIG fan of ice cream

    your painting is so full of life and more!
    oxo

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  20. Ritu DuaJune 14, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    http://beneathmyheartart.blogspot.com/ibrant and so very cheerful...love it!

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  21. NettyJune 14, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    oh wow they are all gorgeous but am in love with your first painting, so fabulous. x

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  22. DeniseJune 14, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Love your artwork.It is so beautiful.Thank you for your sweet comment on My post.I enjoyed visiting you.Blessings to you Denise

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  23. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 14, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    You inspired me to join this challenge, too. Like you, I'm trying to stay away from challenges, but so many people I visit are here, how could I not.

    What a treat to see your interpretation using these colors for the challenge. You use them SO well!

    As I learn more about Australia, I am so impressed with the many climates and eco-systems. I love how you were able to incorporate Central Australia in this challenge. Everything is really lovely and points to you as a great artist.

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  24. MollyJune 15, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    I'm with you... how can you resist a challenge relate to ice cream?!?

    your work is fabulous. i particularly like the bold colors in your venice painting and the way you've perfectly captured the feel of women gossiping in the last one. something in their expressions and the way they are leaning in makes me want to eavesdrop! :-)

    can't wait to see more!

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  25. Tracey FKJune 15, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Jo Venezia actually made me gasp it is so gorgeous, and I love Oleander so much... the man up the road has it all over his fence and when it is blooming it is just glorious......apologies for being so late getting here and looking forward to what you create for week two...xx

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  26. Terri CoronaJune 15, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Such wonderful and unique takes on the challenge. I adore "venezia" especially - the city AND your painting...

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  27. Sandi McLeanJune 15, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I love and adore ALL of your work! Wowzers...

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  28. JansArtyJunkJune 15, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Oh WOW!..All your rainbow sherbert artwork is fabulous!.. looking forward to your week 2 now!!
    Jan x

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  29. CazJune 16, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Oh wow they are all so nice!!

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  30. Daniele ValoisJune 17, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    oh wow. I am so loving this last painting, I cannot even tell you! Fab work with the colors!

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  31. PiaRomJune 19, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    OHhh i totally love your venezia painting!!! so warm and tender...looks like the best holiday ever... and then the painting on the bottom !!! STUNNING !

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