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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

R for ABC Wednesday

ABC WEDNESDAY ROUND 5: R is for......Respect!





I've always claimed Red as my favorite color. You know. RED.

When I began to watercolor, RED took on a number of names and shades. And more, until the list outgrew me. There were many Reds that I mistakenly called pinks and browns.

As always, Wikipedia provides an answer for everything Red  including a lengthy list of Reds along with matching color chips. Each of these sites is full of wonderful information.

Looking at this litany of Reds brought on an urge to color something. Anything. An urge to replace the gray of today with vivid, life-sustaining RED. So, I'm off to play with color on my Bamboo Fun Tablet which is similar to watercoloring without the mess.

Red, it is.

The image is a digital 'watercolor' created on Bamboo Fun Tablet and framed in FrameFun.
 
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24 comments:

Hildred said...

That sounds like an intriguing way to creat, and your Redpicture is quite lovely.

Sylvia K said...

Great post for the day! I did RED, too!

Enjoy!

Sylvia

Leslie: said...

Beautiful painting! :D

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

I love the color, red. A very energetic color! It resonates!

photowannabe said...

I never heard of that tablet before. It sounds like a fascinating way to "watercolor".

Megan, Life Revamped said...

you did great, and in RED, too!

have a great day!
come and visit my ABC if you have the time!


xoxo

anthonynorth said...

Great picture. For some reason I don't have much red around me. Don't know why. I quite like the colour.

Rose said...

Lovely painting, Sue! Some spots of red would be most welcome on this gray, gloomy day here.

poefusion said...

red is a strong color and immediately draws one's eye to any piece such as your beautiful digital watercolor. hope all is well. have a great day.

Shadowplay said...

Yesterday I saw a pair of bordeaux pumps that I would never have considered before...

Seems like my whole work wardrobe is nothing but black and gray! I've been thinking of adding some color, and you've got me rethinking red in a big way!!

Loved this post - thanks for giving me just the kick I needed.

Jay said...

Sounds interesting! I've never heard of the Bamboo Fun Tablet! Maybe I'd like it. :)

Carol said...

Beautiful! Bamboo Fun Tablet sounds like fun. I don't know why but I kind of like the "mess". I'm off to view that lengthy list of reds....
Love your Haiku for one single impression...you are good...

Unknown said...

What a very pretty picture. I love it! And I love your R. Just like always!

Anonymous said...

oh i loved this post...

red is my favorite too..

Janie said...

Nothing like red to brighten up a day. Great R!
Your digital watercolor is beautiful.

Beverley Baird said...

I love red too!
Beautiful watercolour!

jabblog said...

Lovley take on 'R' and your picture is so very pretty. It's fascinating to see how many shades and tones of red there are. Going to look at Wikipedia now :-)

Judi said...

I love red, also. That lengthy list of reds reminded me of lipstick or nail polish lined up at the cosmetics counter for our careful consideration:)

Irene said...

It's really nice, this digital watercolour red drawing.

Gel said...

Enjoying seeing more of your talent! Red is a cheerful and vibrant color that I've heard increases our appetite which is why it is often used in restaurant decor!
It is amazing how many different color names in paints there are for common names. I'm also an artist and I know most, but am always learning new names for some color, especially because manufacturers come up with new ones besides the old standbys.

Jama said...

I have always love red, and that painting of yours is beautiful.

Reader Wil said...

This Red painting is gorgeous, Tumblewords! Very colourful!

Roger Owen Green said...

Red is my wife's favorite color. Lovely painting of reds.

Dragonstar said...

This is lovely, and red is just the colour for a dull, northern November day. It's a colour I used to dislike when I was young, but I find it very cheering now.

Bamboo Fun Tablet? What am I missing? I must rush off to Google.