Fearless Friday, Pink Roses
I know I’ve been on a floral kick lately,
but I promise I’m working on some landscapes and other stuff
I hope to share with you soon
These roses were inspired by a MacKenzie-Childs floral rug
And a large bud painted on the wall in their catalog
I started by doing some strokes of the main flowers center
Continuing to add until the shape was loosely defined
Next I painted in a few leaf forms to help me determine where I wanted to put the next bloom
Next came the third bloom to balance the composition
I painted the background next so I could paint more stems and leaves on top after it dried
The background center left side of the painting was purposely painted darker
Usually towards the completion of a painting I get so focused, I stop taking pictures {sorry!}
I kept adding layers of color in all areas of the painting until all of a sudden, it felt done
I darkened the background on the right to make the bloom on the lower right come forward a little as well as emphasizing the large center bloom
The bloom on the lower left was painted with darker tones with a lighter background to recede and not compete with the other blooms
Only a few leaves were detailed, to draw the eye into the painting and create the main focus, the large center bloom
“Pink Roses” 9 x 12″ watercolor on paper
It’s very important to have a focal point in your paintings, and purposely draw the viewer’s eye to it by creating the most contrast of lights and darks in that area
If the whole painting has the same contrasts, you loose the drama as well as the focal point, and the viewer will be bored or confused
In this marker drawing below, you see the pink and yellow roses, but your eye is drawn to the large purple rose at the top because that is where the most contrast is
Remember too, it is important not to put your focal point dead center of your painting, you want it off set a little, left or right, high or low, so the viewer will be guided through the entire painting
You can read more about the Focal Point and Rule of Thirds here
Happy Painting, and remember Be Fearless!
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Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! Every time I try to paint flowers, I fail miserably. I see now that my approach is all wrong. Excellent tutorial!
Thanks Lorraine! Happy painting!
Jenna, this is so beautiful and I am loving your watercolors each time you share one with us. I never tire of florals, Happy Friday and it is a cool start to the day, love it!
Thank you Pam, you are one of my favorite inspirations!
Beautiful!
thanks Jodi 🎨
I love how you paint straight to canvas, no sketch, and with the tiniest mark of vision that will bloom into a glorious painting. Fearless Friday indeed! It’s lovely, Jenna.
Thank you Jeanie, it’s because I’m impatient, I always want to get to the fun part!
Oh, Jenna , I LOVE watching the step-by-step magic of your watercolor creations. You outdid yourself this morning. This is my favorite floral one so far. You are an amazing artist and a wonderful teacher. Thank you for your Fearless Fridays!
thank you so much Rosie!
Such talent shown here! Very pretty, you make it look so easy. Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend! 🇺🇸
Thank you Cyndi, I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!
I love your florals, Jenna!!
Beautiful!! 💚💚
Thank you so much!!
Gorgeous! I love how you can take a blank canvas or piece of paper and turn it into something breathtaking! Hugs!
wow, thanks Benita!
I am jumping over the moon over the cooler weather and seeing your beautiful florals has made my day. I always enjoy your instructions and the pretty results. You make it look so easy.Keep ’em coming.
Thank you sweet Kari!
Wow!! Beauties Jenna! 💗🌹 I enjoyed seeing your progress photos too! 😃
Thank you Jill 🎨
Love your roses and MKC inspiration Jenna! Hope you’re enjoying a little painting at the Gulf this weekend ♥
Jenna your paintings are always so beautiful! Your fearless ways are inspirational!
Thanks for always teaching us!
Thank you Nancy!
Oh wow! Those roses look amazing.
Thank you!
Beautiful floral painting you are so talented!
Happy Summer,
Kippi
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Thanks Kippi!
You are so talented such beautiful painting.
Your post is being featured this week on #omhgww, & pinned as well, hope you will stop by and share again!🌷
Thank you Karren, I am so excited to be a feature!