Fearless Friday, Pink & White Anemone

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 3, 2020 · 21 Comments 

 

Happy July and

Happy World Watercolor Month!

 

 

 

 

Let’s paint a pretty pink and white Anemone today

 

 

 

 

My inspiration photos come from Unsplash, Pixabay or Google search

I started with a light pencil sketch

to define the location of the petals, stems and buds

I filled in a few details of the center

 

 

 

 

Since this flower is mostly white,

I painted the background a deep green to showcase the white petals

 

 

 

 

Next I added the darkest pinks with Quinacridone Pink and Coral

 

 

 

 

Then I established the center with Leaf green and Cad Yellow

 

 

 

 

Next a few light Lemon Yellow washes were added

and the center was darkened and detailed with Quinacridone Gold

and a mix of Hooker’s Green and Permanent Green Light

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next I added shadows with different tones of Payne’s Gray

 

 

 

 

I exaggerated the colors on purpose to add drama

 

 

 

 

To finish I added some final washes

and darkened the background with larger shapes to indicate distant foliage

 

 

 

 

“Pink & White Anemone” 8″ x 8″ watercolor on 140 lb. cold pressed paper

 

Happy Painting!

Be Fearless!

 

🎨  🌸  🎨

 

I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:

Meal Plan Monday   Love Your Creativity  Over the Moon

Between Naps on the Porch,  Celebrate Your Story,

All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Make it Pretty Monday Tasty Tuesday   Oh My Heartsie Girl

Turn About Tuesday  Full Plate Thursday  Centerpiece Wednesday

Thursday Favorite Things  Creatively Crafty   Creative Cumpulsions

 

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21 Responses to “Fearless Friday, Pink & White Anemone”
  1. Everyday Living says:
    July 3, 2020 at 6:17 am

    Jenna, I love anemones! Your watercolor is beautiful and I always enjoy the process you share. Happy 4th of July Weekend ♥️🇺🇸💙 I know good food and fun will be had at your beach house!

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  2. Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen says:
    July 3, 2020 at 7:23 am

    So beautiful!

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  3. Margy says:
    July 3, 2020 at 10:15 am

    Thanks for the lesson. Maybe now that I know it is watercolour month I should get going on how to do it. So far I’ve used watercolour pencils to illustrate maps in my RV Adventure Journal. I did buy some paint and paper to try other things, but haven’t gotten started. – Margy http://margylutz.blogspot.com/2019/11/snowbird-rv-adventure-our-run-for-border.html

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  4. pattyanneart says:
    July 3, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    It’s so pretty! 🌸💚 I love watching your process, Jenna. Hope you have a wonderful 4th of July holiday! 💙🇺🇸❤️

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  5. Cyndi Raines says:
    July 3, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    Very pretty Jenna. I have a hard time saying the name of the flower, but you sure did a great job painitng it. Happy 4th of July! Go team USA ! ♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️

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  6. marmeladegypsy says:
    July 3, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    So lovely, Jenna. I really do love how you just go for it! I’ve never seen an anemone in person! Happy Fourth!

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  7. Nancy says:
    July 4, 2020 at 7:15 am

    So beautiful! What a talented soul you are. Your watercolors always make me smile!
    Happy 4th to you!

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  8. lulu says:
    July 4, 2020 at 9:06 am

    In addition to being creative, you have great tutorial skill.

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  9. Mary says:
    July 5, 2020 at 5:08 am

    Beautiful anemone Jenna!

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  10. thefrenchhutch says:
    July 5, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    Lovely watercolor Jenna! Love your pinks…..

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  11. Amber Ferguson says:
    July 13, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    Pretty!

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