Thursday, May 19, 2011

Paint Party Friday... Tropical


It's time for Paint Party Friday!

Last week I was in Florida picking up my "snowbird" Grandmother (Effie).  Lucky for me, the posts that I had scheduled while I was away managed to make it through the "Blogout".  Unfortunately, the Paint Party Friday blog wasn't as lucky.  While I was soaking up the sun, my fabulous co-host EVA was dealing with a lost post and re-writes.  (Boy, do I know how to pick a vacation week or what?!? ha!)

So, before I share this week's paintings I'd like to say...


Yay EVA!!!
Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

Now it's time to party...
Grab a margarita, relax, and enjoy.


While I was in Florida I was able to spend a little time playing in my sketchbook.


The hibiscus trees outside Effie's condo are beautiful and a wonderful source of inspiration.

When I got home, I was so excited to see that this week's Inspiration Avenue theme is "tropical", because hibiscus flowers definitely fill the bill!

I hope your day is filled with sunshine and relaxation and that you have some time to stop by Paint Party Friday and Inspiration Avenue... Both beautiful places to visit!
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60 comments:

  1. CrystalMay 19, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    The hibicus is awesome! You are so talented!

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  2. KathyMay 19, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Love your hibiscus.. they are gorgeous...

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  3. Julia ChristieMay 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    You just amaze! These are so beautiful!!!
    Hope you had a relaxing time, and happy for Eva and you both that things are back to normal!!!

    Smiles

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  4. TracyMay 19, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love the hibiscus...you did a super job! I loke the fuschia with the black background...very classy!

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  5. GlorV1May 19, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Wow, you definitely are very talented. The Hibiscus are beautiful! Nice to hear your trip was restful. Happy PPF!

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  6. ShaylaMay 19, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    LOVE THIS POST! Those flowers are beautiful. I especially love the middle pink flowers. The way you arranged them really draws you to them. XOXO!!!

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  7. Tammie LeeMay 19, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Yes, thank you Eva, even though I was not part of that week, thank you both for hosting PPF!

    These are wonderful, your playful piece for Eva and your beautiful flowers!

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  8. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Fun and pretty paintings.

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  9. Rosie KaplanMay 20, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Both beautiful but particularly like the black. I sometimes really wish I could draw!

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  10. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    These are really gorgeous. How did you do the black one, is it white paint on black, or a scratch painting?

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  11. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Hi Kristin!!!! your pieces are so tropical and fun!!! wonderful work!!!! love them all....

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  12. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Yes, thank you to Eva for filling in while you were gone. Sounds like you had a wonderful time as reflected in your lovely hibiscus!

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  13. Hybrid JMay 20, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Wonderful work, full of sunshine ... :)

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  14. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    your hibiscus are fabulous. i am also intrigued about whether the black one is a scratchboard? how wonderful to be able to go visit family in Florida!

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  15. Sacred YoliMay 20, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Wow, Your flowers really come to life! Beautiful!

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  16. AbelaMay 20, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    These drawings are inreiblemente good .... you captured the spirit of Hibiscus flower in all fullness. I love everyone. Saludos

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  17. NettyMay 20, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    So loving both of these, gorgeous artwork. Enjoy the weekend. Annette x

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  18. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Hi
    What fabulous artwork!!!
    This is my first time participating in PPF and looking forward to visiting blogs that are new to me.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  19. MaggieMay 20, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Hibiscus is one of my favorites! Yours are both so different, just lovely! Perfect for the "Tropical" challenge as well as PPF.

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  20. HeatherMay 20, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    tthis is so pretty! I love hibiscus, they remind me of Florida too. My dad lives there, and it's just gorgeous! We used to pick them and put them in our hair when I was little! YAY, beautiful job of course! xo

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  21. ChristineMay 20, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Kristin, what lovely pieces, all of them including the tribute to Eva.

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  22. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I love, love, LOVE your hibiscus, especially the one with the black and white background! AWESOME work!
    PPF Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  23. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 20, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I love this hibiscus on the black background. It look marvelous!

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  24. Jenny May 20, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Ooooh definitely tropical...LOVELY...I can definitely see myself sipping on a pina colada with a beautiful exotic flower like this in my hair...toes in golden sand...aaah thankyou for the momentary whisk away to paradise :)xxx

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  25. Pam TuckerMay 20, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love BOTH versions of your hibiscus! The pinks are gorgeous with their happy color. But I am especially drawn to those on the black background. Both are gorgeous!

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  26. SHERI COOKMay 20, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Your flowers are so lovely! HAPPY PPF!

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  27. TerrieMay 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    The tropics is where my painting took me this week too - just cuz I finally saw some sun here in the NW. I particularly liked the dark background - such an unusual presentation and very dramatic.

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  28. Carola BartzMay 20, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    You definitely picked a great vacation week! :-)
    Your hibiscus are so beautiful - it's one of my favorite flowers anyway, so to see them in such an artful, gorgeous way was some extra candy for me!

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  29. VictoriaMay 20, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Wow..super gorgeous..i love the striking black backdrop..powerful and wonderful! Your hibiscus are mesmerizing and gorgeous!! Shine on...beautiful work!
    Victoria

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  30. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh the hibiscus is gorgeous...love the colours that you've used... I missed all the fun and games last week...

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  31. Mary HysongMay 20, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    love your hibiscus; especially the pattern in the background, that is cool!

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  32. Julie PrichardMay 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Happy PPF! I love your sketches..they make me want to lay in the sun all day. :)

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  33. Valerie-JaelMay 20, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Great pictures. You and Eva are really on the tropical trip this week! Hugs, Valerie

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  34. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    such vibrant hibiscus,, thanks for visiting my blog,, your work is lovely,,

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  35. Cynthia SchelzigMay 20, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Wonderful hibiscus!!! My post is not up yet for this weeks PPF....shame on me:).....it is almost finished......have a great weekend.

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  36. Kat SlomaMay 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love your gorgeous hibiscus. It sounds like we both had plans at a perfect time to avoid the Great Blogger Shutdown of 2011. People will be talking about it for years but we will have missed it... :) Happy PPF!

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  37. Denise MulliganMay 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Hibiscus wonderfulus! Happy PPF!

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  38. Heather FoustMay 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Yeahhhhh for Eva!!!!These are sooo pretty Kristine! So glad you had sun!!! We have not had sun in 2 weeks(It feels like last year) !!! I am getting a little stir crazy!!! Ahhh!!! Happy PPF!!! I look so forward to Friday. I spend the whole day looking at other peoples glorious art!!!

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  39. Her SpeakMay 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    The dark background on the second piece is really intense, I love the way I'm drawn into the image! Beautiful work. :)

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  40. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    These are so pretty and I really love what you created for Eva!

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  41. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Beautiful hibiscus, er hibiscuses? hibiscusi? LOL, they are one of my favorite flowers and I enjoyed yours very much.

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  42. Gerri HerbstMay 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    OMG...love yr tropical themes. The hibuiscus is fantastic.Thanks for yr sweet comments on my peony painting today.

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  43. NellyMay 20, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    So beautiful! I love the hibiscus from your sketchbook.

    I love your grandmother's name too.

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  44. Paula - Buenos AiresMay 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Lovely flowers, so fresh and colourful. Love the vibrant presence they have.
    Thanks for all the thoughtful comments each week!

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  45. Anne ButeraMay 21, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    YAY, Eva!!

    Those flowers are beautiful. Hibiscus flowers are real party flowers, aren't they.

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  46. FallingladiesMay 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Love the flowers, especially the pink one, The color is so perfect! Glad you got away to some sun!

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  47. LeoviMay 21, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Excellent composition. I love the beautiful tones. Very nice and exotic flowers.

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  48. BahamaDawnMay 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    beautiful artwork of the hibiscus!!! hope that margarita was good :)

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  49. *jean*May 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    very nice, i love a red hibiscus flower and yours are just perfect!

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  50. ger chouinardMay 21, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I LOVE it here Kristin! FL looked like so much fun and I LOVE your Hibiscus flowers! Thx for PPF ... have a great week!

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  51. Heather B.May 21, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Your Hibiscus is absolutely wonderful! I especially love it on the black background. I have such a hard time with flowers.

    Tell your grandmother that I ABSOLUTELY ADORE the name Effie. It's my favorite next to my daughter's name, Hattie.

    Have a great weekend! Paint Party On!
    Heather

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  52. maddyroseMay 21, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Kristin I have left you an award on my blog.

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  53. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    This is a beautiful flower and very tropical. Yours are beautiful here. I love the one with the black and white background. It creates a wonderful dimensional effect and focus on the main colored one. Very nice.

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  54. kjMay 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    53 comments? quite impressive :^)

    i wish i could sketch like you could sketch. these two are so different and yet both are so vibrant. how interesting that you chose black as a dominant color; it works perfectly

    here's wishing you a fine weekend
    ♥
    kj

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  55. Priti LisaMay 22, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I love this post! Eva is an Angel, but so are you. And your art ROCKS!
    ♥♥

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  56. Kim Collister StudioMay 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I adore your hibiscus submission (and margaritas)
    I just wish I could grow them (both) lol


    XO

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  57. gmaMay 22, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Gorgeous!!!Love it. I had a Pomegranate Margarita the other day. Would have looked prettier with a Hibiscus in it. Your art is great!

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  58. helenaMay 23, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    wonderful hibiscus - I love the second one for the focus on form

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  59. Andrea CMay 23, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    These are all fantastic x

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  60. Elizabeth ClaireJune 3, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I love your hibiscus...I live in a tropical island and it is one of the most painted flowers here. I add them in many ceramic pieces, too.

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