Art on Paper

I think I was in the pink mode today painting pink poppies. The earliest citations of 'in the pink' are from the 16th century and, at that time, the meaning was 'the very pinnacle of something', but not necessarily limited to health. The earliest example that I can find of pink being used with that meaning is from 1597 Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, 1597: Mercurio: Why, I am the very pinke of curtesie. The earliest citation I've found for 'in the pink' is from Leigh's Kensington Gardens, 1720: "'Tis the Pink of the Mode, to marry at first Sight: - And some, indeed, marry without any Sight at all." The 'pink of the mode', i.e. the acme of excellence of fashion, was a common early usage and continued to be used throughout the 19th century. Delilah Smith, Michigan, USA Pink Poppies About This Painting: Pink Poppies 12x9 watercolor on 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper The finest quality watercolor were used in this painting. M

Of course this is home grown Michigan Asparagus painted just for you. Great artists have always enjoyed painting floral themes, whether capturing fields of wildflowers, exquisite blooms in vases or simply the perfection of a single fallen petal. Fruits in bowls also frequently appeal to the painterly eye. Then there are vegetables, the supposedly less-exciting garden inhabitants: sometimes supple, often juicy, of all colors and shapes.I think it is the bright bold colors that keep me paintng vegetables again and again. Artists who bring vegetables to the canvas seem just as appreciative of beauty — yet with an added sense of pragmatism, since vegetables not only look aesthetically pleasing, but they are wonderful to eat cooked or raw. Delilah Smith , Michigan, USA Asparagus No.4 About This Painting: Aspargus No 4 watercolor on 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper Media: watercolor Size: 9 in X 12 in (22.9 cm X 30.5 cm) Price: $100 USD SOLD "post your opinion in the comments"

Bread and Butter Pickles About This Painting: Bread and Butter Pickles 9x12 watercolor on 140 lb cold pressed paper Delilah Smith,Michigan, USA Media: watercolor Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm) Price: $100 USD How to Purchase: Buy this painting on PayPal Price: $100 USD plus $10 USD s/h Or, send me an email "post your opinion in the comments" or email me at delilah@artbydelilah.com

Painters paint for all kinds of reasons. I am inspired by the things I see and think about. The scenery around me, landscapes, and all the various kinds of flowers. Delilah Smith, Michigan USA Lilacs and Butterflies About This Painting: Lilacs and Butterflies 8.5x11 watercolor on 300 lb watercolor paper Media: watercolor Size: 11 in X 8.5 in (27.9 cm X 21.6 cm) Price: $100 USD How to Purchase: Buy this painting on PayPal Price: $100 USD plus $10 USD s/h Or, send me an email

Bubble Fish School About This Painting: Okay kids its time to go back to school. School Of Fish 10 1/2x 14 1/2 watercolor on cold pressed watercolor paper Bubble School, FIsh About This Painting: Bubble School Fish 10 1/2x 14 1/2 watercolor on cold pressed watercolor paper Delilah Smith, Michigan, USA Media: watercolor Size: 14.5 in X 10.5 in (36.8 cm X 26.7 cm) Price: $300 USD How to Purchase: Buy this painting on PayPal Price: $300 USD plus $15 USD s/h Or, send me an email Delilah Smith, Michigan, USA