Red admiral on Corn sow-thistle by Emma Price

Red admiral on Corn sow-thistle
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Lovely colours and butterfly Emma

A lovely painting Emma, you've captured that butterfly really well.

A really lovely painting Emma.

Thanks David, Linda and Margaret.

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08/09/2017
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Watercolour, Not paper, aureolin, Quin. Magenta, French ultramarine and cadmium red ( you aren't supposed to encourage sow-thistles in the garden, but they have beautiful sunny flowers, insects love them and they have the softest, fluffiest seedheads imaginable. The garden is full of butterflies today, so I had to paint at least one!

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Emma Price

I'm from County Durham, on the northeast coast of England. I sketch and paint for my own enjoyment and relaxation; in particular, looking at the plants, wildlife and landscapes in our local area and attempting to paint them. My art is based on my own observations, using only my own photos and…

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