Fearless Friday, Pink Gladiolas
I recently discovered a watercolor artist
who’s style is really eye-popping
I just had to see if I could do something similar…
I started with a pencil sketch
Beginning with the top flower and working down,
drawing shape by shape
Instead of painting the flowers,
I started with the background,
painting different shades of sap green around the flowers
I painted the flowers from the top down
Next I added the areas of yellow
Shades of lilac, peach and orange
This is often where I get carried away~
As the end of the painting draws near
I forget to stop and take photos
and next thing I know it’s done
“Pink Gladiolas” after Kryzsztof Kowalski, 9″ x 12″ watercolor on mixed media paper
Once the watercolor was dry I added a few details
with pink and purple fineliner pens
Mine is not nearly as beautiful as Kowalski’s
with his adept blending and layering of colors,
but it was fun trying some different techniques
Art is all about learning, experimenting
and enjoying the process…
when you think you don’t like it,
or want to quit, walk away,
wait a while and look at it with fresh eyes…
you might just be happily surprised!
Be Fearless!
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Happy Friday, Jenna! I love watercolor and the pink glads are beautiful! Your talents are amazing!!
Enjoy this gorgeous weather!
Thanks so much Pam, and another beautiful day!
Oh so beautiful!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Dorothy, you too!
It is always fun to see what you do on a Fearless Friday! Beautiful! Have a great weekend.
Thank you Linda, we are in the low 80s this weekend and things are blooming all over!
I love those pinks next to the green background. Your flowers are lovely Jenna. 💕
Thanks Patty Anne, the green does make them pop!
I like yours, Jenna, because the colors are more intense! 😀
Thanks Ricki Jill, I have been having fun copying other artists lately, a great way to learn and experiment!
So very pretty Jenna. I love the chosen colors. I am always awed by your talents.
Thank you Linda, I love to draw and paint flowers 🌺
Gladiolas, especially pink make me swoon! You are an amazing talent Jenna. Your painting is just as lovely as the original. I hope you hang this in a very special place, it is beautiful………
Thank you Emily 🙂
Beautiful Jenna! ♥
Beautiful Jenna! I love how you are so fearless in your art making! 🌸
Thank you Jill, and same to you!