I love the the deep blues and purples you get with watercolors that are still transparent, just like real flowers. I’m sure there are lavender butterflies someplace in the world!
"Blue Iris" Wins 5th Place in COVID 19 Art Show
TOP 5 in VOTING:
#1 | Lost Off the 101 | Bob Shepherd
#2 | Arizona Solace | Deborah Stenberg
#3 | Loving on Rosie | Sheri Jones
#4 | Sweet Boo | Beverly White
#5 | Blue Iris | Ann McCann
Thanks to all of you who voted for me! The show is still open and my paintings are for sale. See at the link below:
https://dutchartgallery.net/featured/vote-coping-with-covid-19-the-artist-perspective/
Ann McCann's "Texas Reds" in Oil Painters of America Spring 2020 Showcase
This 16 X 20” oil is featured in the Oil Painters of America Spring 2020 Showcase. This painting is still available for purchase.
Check it out in the following link: https://opaonlineshowcase.com/paintings/235
"Best Yet Rose" by Ann McCann 5.5 X 8.5" Watercolor
I am painting watercolors everyday and have probably done 100 roses. I like this one the best so far. Stay tuned for many more watercolor flowers.
Ann McCann is in the "Coping with COVID-19" Online Show & Needs Your Vote
Please see this online show at the Dutch Art Gallery and vote for one of my paintings, either the “Blue Iris” or the “Bird Bath Garden.” The prize is based on a popularity vote by YOU! Thanks.
Here is the link to the show:
https://dutchartgallery.net/featured/vote-coping-with-covid-19-the-artist-perspective/
"Primroses & Cornflowers" by Ann McCann 8 X 12" Watercolor
These pink primroses are blooming everywhere now in Dallas. My neighbor planted them with blue cornflowers and they are lovely together.
"Grape Nehi Corona Iris" by Ann McCann 8 X 10" Watercolor
Remember Grape Nehi Soda? I remember it tasted wonderful, and these purple iris have the same grapey smell. Does that soda still exist?
"Wet Poppies" by Ann McCann 8 X 12" Watercolor
This weekend I am working on wet in wet with watercolors. The results are more unexpected but surprising in a good way. I love the drips!
"Violet Duo Corona Irises" by Ann McCann 8 X 10" Watercolor
My front yard is a mass of purple irises which might explain my fascination with them. Anyway, here is another one. I love the transparency of watercolors. You can see thru the flowers which is true of the real petals.
"Lavender Corona Iris Quad" by Ann McCann 11 X 14" Watercolor
In this pandemic, I feel the need to create immediate art. Thus, I keep making watercolors, particularly irises and poppies. Check out the new area of my store “Watercolors” where I have posted these paintings for sale.
""Poppies & Bluebonnets" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Watercolor
I based this watercolor on a wildflower garden that I see on my daily corona virus walks thru the neighborhood. I think this would make a great design for fabric or wallpaper!
"Blue Corona Iris" by Ann McCann 8 X 10" Watercolor
I am using this time in isolation to work with watercolors at least 1/2 of each day. I am usually still in my PJs when I start. Since the irises are so beautiful outside, I have been concentrating on them. Here is a blue/violet iris I saw on one of my daily walks.
"Purple Corona Iris" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Watercolor
In these days of confinement due to the corona virus, I have decided to focus on my watercolor skills. There are beautiful irises everywhere so I have started with them. Here is the first iris painting..
"Bird Bath Garden" by Ann McCann 8 X 8" Oil
This is a lovely little garden near my house that I see on my solitary walks each day. The flowers are planted each year by grade school children. They are really lovely this spring, bluebonnets and poppies.