Do you ever see a photo and think, “I’ve got to paint that!”
I started with a light sketch of the main flower with colored pencil
Using that as a guide, light color washes were added to determine the shapes and locations of the other blooms
I try not to use too much pencil sketching because if it isn’t erased, it can show through the finished painting
Once the main composition was laid out, I began adding more deeper washes and a light wash on the chair
I added greens to balance the composition
I worked all areas of the painting simultaneously to keep things cohesive, next adding some of the darker areas
I really considered this pretty much a hot mess at this point, and set it aside
Sometimes you get frustrated or tired, that is the time to do something else. When you return later {hours or days} and begin with fresh eyes, you will be amazed how you can save a painting with continued layers
With additional details and deeper colors, I was starting to like it much better
More details
And finally, a golden brown for the background
“Flowers on a Chippy Chair”
12″ x 16″ watercolor on cold press paper
I guess the moral of today’s lesson is don’t give up! Take a break and try again!
Have a creative day and remember, Be Fearless!
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