Poppy_Standing_Tall_ II by Diana Nadal (2017)

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Description Watercolor painting 21 x 15 matted 29.5x21. Several years ago I created a 5x7 card using watercolor pencil plein aire while waiting for an appointment to finish. I took a couple of photos the next week and noticed how the poppy though standing tall on a slightly bent, small stem was still standing tall. It was an inspiration to me and symbolic for the person it was painted for. Recently I felt motivated to paint it again using my watercolors. Such a little stem to hold up such a big blossom is so incredible that it is an inspiration to me to carry on and stand up for what is important to me too.

Diana Nadal, Portland
Member Since March 2014
Artist Statement I am a native Oregonian, mother of 3, grandmother of 3 and wife of 55 years who had found creative outlets as an interior designer and business owner before focusing my creative energy to being a full-time artist 18 years ago.

My inspiration comes from family travels, wine, reflections and shadows on water and other surfaces, scenes with people doing ordinary but interesting things and portraits. I can't resist painting an interesting face! I prefer to paint realistically but lately my emphasis has been on more expressionistic and abstract subjects.

I taught my first workshop on Exploring Liquid Watercolors Using webbing, textures and other techniques--"Making It Your Own," and am interested in teaching artists how to start their own critique groups.