"Red Poppies 2"
18" x 12"
watercolor
140 # paper
available framed or unframed
date completed: 2017
catalog # 0134
"Red Poppies 2"
I have always loved poppies, the California species and others. These red poppies have such a crinkly look, like crepe paper. I found these in the art supply store and use them many times in my art classes, either in drawing or painting.
The significance of the Red Poppy? It is a symbol of remembrance of a battle during World War I, in Flander's fields, where red poppies grew over the fallen soldiers. The poppy is worn in a show of support for the Armed Forces community, those currently serving, Veterans, and their families. It is a symbol of hope, that there would be no more lives lost in battle.
I painted this 18" x 12" version for my Fundamentals of Art class when we progressed to using watercolors. The vase holding the flowers is a favorite of mine, with crackled looking glass and fluted rim. I really like this composition and the colors in the background and foreground, as well as the poppies.
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