Theresa Honeycheck Art : watercolor

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Red Rose

Red Rose

Watercolor

(on Arches Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

11x14

2015

A rose, is a rose, is a rose. What more is there to say other than this is my most favorite flower! I am fortunate to have a number of rose gardens. Taken care of with lots of love - after all, a rose is all about love, peace, joy and friendship.

Long a symbol of love and passion, the ancient Greeks and Romans associated roses with Aphrodite and Venus, whom we know as the great goddesses of love. Men have used the rose for hundreds of years to convey messages without words.

Each color offers a distinct meaning: red, the lover's rose, signifies enduring passion; white, humility and innocence; yellow expresses friendship and joy; pink is for gratitude, appreciation and admiration; orange symbolizes enthusiasm and desire; while white lilac and purple roses represent enchantment and love at first sight!

What color is your rose?

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Wildflower Agapanthus

Agapanthus

Watercolors

(on Arches Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

11x14
2015

The name is derived from scientific Greek: αγάπη (agape) = love, άνθος (anthos) = flower.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Winter Flowers

Winter Flowers

Watercolors

(on Arches Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

5x7

2015

New technique practiced by following brush strokes laid out by the Master Watercolorist Charles Reid.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Winter Orange Hibiscus #2, Rushing Spring

Winter Orange Hibiscus #2
Rushing Spring

Watercolors

(on Arches Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

9x12

2014

This was a challenging piece for me. The technique is what challenged me. It's called wet on wet. With this particular watercolor technique the artist loses more control of the paint because its movement is truly controlled by the direction of the water. So wet on wet is considered to be a more difficult technique because of this. Its best to just let the water and paint do it's 'magical' thing'!

Monday, December 22, 2014

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Winter Flowers in a Water Pitcher

Winter Flowers in a Water Pitcher

Watercolors

(on Sennelier watercolor paper - 140 lb)

10x10

2014

As you can see, my painting style changed with this painting - and I love it! It is more loose and the colors are more muted than what I usually do. Its a style I think I will continue.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Spring Flower

Spring Flower

Watercolors

(on Sennelier watercolor paper - 140 lb)

10x10

2014

The colors are bold. I like that. The colors jump off the paper. I like that. This was a fun piece to work on.

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Fashion Plate #2 - Frilly and Romantic Dress

Fashion Plate #2

Frilly and Romantic Dress

(on Sennelier watercolor paper - 140 lb)

10x10

2014

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Ballet Dancing Flamingo

Ballet Dancing Flamingo

Watercolor

(on Sennelier watercolor paper - 140 lb)

10x10

2014

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - Fashion Plate #1 Shoulder Purse

Fashion Plate #1

Shoulder Purse

Watercolors

(on Sennelier watercolor paper - 140 lb)

10x10

2014

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Contemporary Art Works by Theresa - My Red Hibiscus

My Red Hibiscus

Watercolors

(on Arches Watercolor paper - 140 lb)

First Place Blue Ribbon Winner in the

Northwest Art League Fall Juried Show 2014

11 x 16

2014

The Hibiscus is native to tropical regions. The first Hibiscus was native to the warm southern part of China. Hibiscus blooms last only one day, regardless of how they are preserved, but their contribution to a centerpiece or bouquet in that limited time in nothing short of spectacular! Their colors are dramatic and usually intense, and the feeling of tropical luxuriance they bring to an interior or garden setting is almost unmatched in the plant world.