Lilly King Manning - Virginia Artist

Manning, has been doing art for years. Not only does she have a passion for art, she has taken the responsibilities of art administration and management with numerous art societies around the country. In the late 1990's she served as President of the Washington Watercolor Association and still to this day, she serves as the local contact for an art society.

This watercolor "Nasturtiums and Matisse Wallpaper" depicts a loose arrangement of spring nasturtiums taken from her garden. The nasturtiums in their wiry way cover over most of the vase, and the outlines of large broad leaves resembles the curvilinear lines in the wallpaper. The brilliant bouquet with soft red and yellow petals serve as a contrast with the lavender and blue lines on the wall. The table top hold the floral arrangement depicting the shadows and shades below each petal and leaf.

"Nasturtiums and Matisse Wallpaper"
Watercolor on Paper - 11 X 15 Inches
Gold Leaf Frame - 17 X 21.5
Sign in the composition - Lilly King Manning

The flowers and wallpaper in Manning's painting is represented by curved lines, making the painting appear less weighty. It is light and free flowing, and she uses transparent washes of shadows and tints of the primary colors. The overall composition takes on happy overtones, in which the viewer responses with the idea that spring has sprung and winter is over, it is time to celebrate Easter.

Lilly King Manning - Background History:
Education: University of Miami - Coral Gables

Memberships:
The Art League, Inc. - Alexandria, VA
Georgia Watercolor Society
The Vienna Arts Society (Virginia)
Washington Watercolor Association - Past President
Florida Watercolor Society
Virginia Watercolor Society - Past Director at Large

Exhibits:
Green Springs Garden - Annandale, VA
Numerous group shows

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