Sennelier Tulips is a painting by Ken Powers which was uploaded on June 26th, 2012.
Sennelier Tulips
This is a composition that is very similar to one I did earlier this year with Daniel Smith watercolor paints. I wanted to do a variation on it but... more
by Ken Powers
Original - Sold
Price
$200
Dimensions
13.750 x 9.750 inches
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Title
Sennelier Tulips
Artist
Ken Powers
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Paper
Description
This is a composition that is very similar to one I did earlier this year with Daniel Smith watercolor paints. I wanted to do a variation on it but using the newly formulated Sennelier watercolor paints that I received in the mail a few days ago. I participated in a blind-study involving the previous Sennelier watercolor paint formulation in 2010. The results of the blind-study resulted in a reformulation of the Sennelier watercolor paint line which involved a highly concentrated paint coupled with an increase in the amount of honey in the mix. The result is a very heavily pigmented yet easy-to-work-with watercolor paint that is more vibrant than almost any other brand of paint I have used in the past. The waxiness of the previous formulation is completely gone and the work-ability of the paint is incredible. I had a great time experimenting with glazing and building the colors and complexity up in this piece. The new Sennelier paints have jumped to the top of my list of favorite watercolors. The original is 13.75"x9.75" in size and is painted on Arches 140# cold-pressed paper with Sennelier watercolor paint. [UPDATE: The original of this watercolor painting has been donated to the Ryan United Organization at http://www.ryanunited.org for a silent auction. The Ryan United Organization works across the United States to increase awareness concerning child predation and sex offender management. They also work as victim's advocates. It is an incredible organization and they deserve our support.]
Uploaded
June 26th, 2012
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Comments (15)
Claire Bull
Wow Ken, this is just beautiful and the info about the Sennelier paints is interesting - how wonderful that you have been able to participate and played a part in the reformulation of the paints - they sound amazing to work with and look at how gorgeous these tulips are!! I find them very romantic and moody with that dark background too - Congratulations on 2nd place win a Fave of mine for sure ;)
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Claire! I am really pleased with the workability and vibrancy of these new paints. They may have become my new favorites.
Chrisann Ellis
Ken, I know I commented on this beautiful painting! Stunning colors and you use this medium with outstanding excellence! Such a fan of your flower paintings!
Jennifer Beaudet
Beautiful painting Ken! Amazing color!
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Jennifer! It is amazing how concentrated and vibrant this newly formulated Sennelier paint is.
Marsha Elliott
The only thing lacking in this painting is the fragrance of the tulips and I'm not even sure about that. This is stunning, Ken and the colors truly are vibrant.
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Marsha! Wouldn't it be cool if you could paint a fragrance in there too?
Joe Triano
Very well done Ken!!! Exquisite work my friend - all the best. ......Joe
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Joe! It was fun playing with these new paints. The Opera Rose is probably the finest I have ever used.
Simona Mereu
OMG, it is absolutely gorgeous, Ken! Love it (and all your work btw) V/F Thank you also for all the info regarding the paints :)
Ken Powers replied:
Thank you Simona! I really like those new Sennelier paints. They are very concentrated!
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