Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Viola

Viola

Watercolors

(Arches - Hot Pressed - 140lb)

7x10

2015

Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family.  Some Viola species are perennial plants, some are annual plants, and a few are small shrubs.  A large number of species, varieties and cultivars are grown in gardens for the ornamental flowers.  In horticulture the term "pansy" is normally used for those multi-coloured, large flowered cultivars.  So you see, although you may have wanted to call this a 'pansy', the terms "viola" and "violet" are normally reserved for small flowered annuals or perennials.  

(I painted this as part of a tutorial with Anna Mason from Watercolours With WOW).

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Vitamin C to the 10th Power!

Vitaming C to the 10th Power

Watercolor

(on Arches Hot Press Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

9 x12

2015

Juicy and sweet and renowned for its concentration of Vitamin C, oranges make the perfect snack!  They also contain high amounts of antioxidants and other nutrients that can help to boost the immune system.  

((I painted this as part of a tutorial with Anna Mason from Watercolours With WOW).

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Garlic Clove

Garlic Clove

Watercolors

(on Arches Hot Press Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

7x10

2015

Garlic is a species in the onion family.  Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, and chive.  Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment.  

The garlic plant's bulb is the most commonly used part of the plant.  Garlic cloves are used for consumption (raw or cooked) or for medicinal purposes.  They have a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows an ssweetens considerably with cooking.  Some human studies found garlic supplementation to produce small reductions in blood cholesterol.  

(I painted this as part of a tutorial with Anna Mason from Watercolours With WOW).

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Snowdrop Flower

Snowdrop Flower

Watercolors

(on Arches Hot Press Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

7x10

2015

The Snow Drop flower is formally known as Galanthus, Greek for milk flower.  These are perennials which grow from bulbs.  Each bulb generally produces just two or three linear leaves and an erect, leafless flowering stalk.  They flower between January and April in the northern temperatures.  There are a number of gorgeous Snow Drop gardens in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.  The short story "The Snowdrop" by Hans Christian Andersen follows the fate of a snowdrop from a bulb striving towards the light to a picked flower placed in a book of poetry.   

(I painted this as part of a tutorial with Anna Mason from Watercolours With WOW).

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - White Cosmos Flower

White Cosmos Flower

Watercolors

(on Arches Hot Press Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

7x10

2015

The Cosmos is a flowering plant in the sunflower family.  Spanish priests grew Cosmos in their mission gardens in Mexico.  The evenly placed petals led them to christen the flower "Cosmos" the Greek word for harmony or ordered universe.  Cosmos, like many of our warm weather annuals such as marigolds, originated in Mexico and South America.  

(I painted this as part of a tutorial with Anna Mason from Watercolours With WOW).

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Basil Leaf

Basil Leaf

Watercolors

(on Arches Hot Press Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

5x7

2015

The word 'basil' comes from the Greek meaning "king".  Basil is commonly used fresh in cooked recipes.  In general, it is added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destorys the flavor.  The fresh herb can be kept for a short time in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or for alonger period in the freezer, after being blanched quickly in boiling water.  The dried herb loses most of it flavor, and what little fllavor remains tastes very different. 

(I painted this as part of a tutorial with Anna Mason from Watercolours With WOW).

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Harnessing the Energy Within #1

Harnessing the Energy Within #1 

(in a series of 3)

Watercolor

(on Arches Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

11x14

2015

The Cobra yoga pose is a back bend that stretches muscles on the front of the torso and strengthens your arms and shoulders.  Open your heart and roll the shoulders down to promote flexibility in this pose.  This pose also helps to open the chest and lungs.  

Aura:  Pink as a dominant color in the auric field indicates the presence of compassion and unconditional love.  This person may have a great capacity for caring and for empathizing with the needs of others.  These people often choose to work with those who are generally shunned by society.

Namaste!