Mistflower
Conoclinium coelestinum
Aster family
It seems to me that autumn has a penchant for lavender and purple flowers. These Mistflowers have a peculiar lavender color that sometimes looks pinkish, but other times more blue. These were volunteers in a recent landscaping job, popping up from under the low shrubs lining the sidewalk/bike path. The blooms seem to be ending as most of the flowers have gone to seed; a mere breath of wind sends the fluff-tailed seeds aloft.
Pale violet colors are tricky to paint, so I did some test color charts beforehand to get a feeling for the best combinations. Glad I did! It may be hard to tell on your screen, but the Opera Rose and Manganese Blue yielded clear and bright mixes that were most like the bloom color. I’ll save these for reference later!
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Great page! I just saw some of these along the wood-line behind the house.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam! I'm amazed at the range these have.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful new blog. Simple layout - a header that pulls you in - and GREAT information.
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ReplyDeleteLove your new blog. I knew that header right away. Have added it to my blog list that I try to view once a week. Your journaling is so clear. Plus knowing what colors you mixed was fun too. I don't use my magnesium blue much, but will pull that one back out.
ReplyDeletePamela ( from Cathy's last watercolor pencil class)
Wonderful!! I love your header, it's PERFECT!! I'm putting you in my blogroll right now.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your encouragement and support!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely blog, Elizabeth! So glad you started one. I'm already following it....
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