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by AnnaJo Vahle
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A dear friend recently asked about this painting. I did it several years ago. It is mostly watercolor but I did use acrylic to darken the... more
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A dear friend recently asked about this painting. I did it several years ago. It is mostly watercolor but I did use acrylic to darken the background. It is painted on heavy watercolor paper. When I first moved to Florida, I was fascinated by these beautiful flowers. I had never noticed them before moving here. They are relatively common in this state. In fact, I now have one in my own backyard. It grows next to my banana trees. They are especially enchanting when they are backlit, as is this one. When the sun sets behind them; they glow.
I found the following information on Wikipedia.
Strelitzia is a genus of five species of perennial plants, native to South Africa. It belongs to the plant family Strelitziaceae. The genus is named after the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, birth place of the Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom. A common name of the genus is bird of paradise flower. This is because of a supposed resemblance of its flowers to the bird of paradis...
Although born in upstate New York, I grew up mostly in Nevada and California. The fabulous panoramic views of the far west inspired me to begin painting and photographing it’s beauty. I’ve lived in various areas in the states and in Europe but always had the desire to express through painting and photography. While living in the Mediterranean, I was especially influenced by the great Renaissance art and the chiaroscuro work of Caravaggio. I began with oils, worked with a wide variety of mediums but now mostly work in acrylic, oils, and photography. I studied mostly engineering in college but ended up with a degree in Technical Illustration, one in Psychology after several moves and colleges, one in Art Education. My experience as a...
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Bernadette Krupa
AnnaJo, absolutely beautiful "Bird of Paradise"! L/F
VIVA Anderson
Congrats, and compliments, AnnaJo, for your 1st Place Win , Watercolor and Acrylic contest, and Kudos: this is thrillingly beautiful!!!, f.v........VIVA
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your 1st Place Win in the Watercolor and Acrylic Contest for this beautiful painting. So well deserved! Voted.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Sarah. I am thrilled.
Laurel Adams
DEAR ANNAJO, CONGRATULATIONS on your FIRST PLACE WIN in the Watercolor and Acrylic Comtest!..YAY!!! SO WELL DESERVED! Masterful work!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so very much, Laurel. I am delighted.
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your first place win in the Watercolor and Acrylics contest! voted
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Kay.
Conni Schaftenaar
congrats, AnnaJo, on your 1st place win in the Watercolor and Acrylics contest with this glowing beauty! voted, L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Conni.
Taphath Foose
CONGRATULATIONS on your FIRST PLACE win in the Watercolor and Acrylic contest!!! A beautiful and well-deserved win, AnnaJo!!! :)
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Taphath. I am dellighted.
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, I love the depth of acrylic pigment flow to the background to showcase the amazing Nature artistry of the bird of paradise, dramatically glowing against the (indigo?) palette, thanks to your sensitive developmental brushstrokes!! You breathe COLOURS OF LiGHT and Beauty into 2D realms. EXQUISITE!…v…best to you, my friend.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so very much, Laurel. I am honored by your praise.
Anne Sands
Love the vibrancy of this painting. Lf
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Anne.
Zan Savage
I have a tendency to anthropomorphize many things, but it is delightfully easy with the Bird of Paradise! Your beauty has a delightfully attentive stance that makes me smile AnnaJoe!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
LOL...I know what you mean, Zan. I feel the same.
Hazel Holland
Gorgeous, AnnaJo! You got my vote! L/F/V
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you ever so much, Hazel.
Laurel Adams
Glorious, AnnaJo...v...best to you
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Laurel.
Kay Brewer
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the Watercolor Flowers contest. l/f
Janie Easley Ballard
Hi AnnaJo - beautifully painted Bird of Paradise. I love the dark background colors that set off the lovely flower.
Janyce Boynton
Love the bold colors in this piece.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Janyce.
Conni Schaftenaar
I have always loved this AnnaJo, and vote for it when I see it in contests. Congrats on your feature in the group Mix Your Media! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Conni. I am pleased.
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, AnnaJo!! Love the stark contrast that seems to illuminate the flower! Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Mix Your Media"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Taphath. I am delighted.
Conni Schaftenaar
The GLOW you captured in this painting is phenomenal, AnnaJo! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Conni.
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, this is MAGNIFICENT...thank you for gracing this tribute contest to Kathy Braud’s aesthetic of Light, Colour and Beauty...you beautifully returned the gaze!...v...best to you
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you for taking the time to comment so generously, Laurel. I appreciate your contests.
Tanya Harr
Amazingly beautiful painting, AnnaJo!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Tanya.
Laurel Adams
...v...best to you, AnnaJo
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so very much, Laurel.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding capture and artwork! Fl …voted in the JUST BECAUSE SERIES- ELEGANT DESIGNS EN NOIRE-ALL...contest
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so very much, Gary.
Laurel Adams
AMAZING entry... so elegant , AnnaJo...truly EXQUISITE!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Laurel.
Ann Skelton
Stunning watercolor AnnaJo! l/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you Ann.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Iberoamerican Colors. Great artwork. Love the colours and composition !!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Madalena.