Fearless Friday, Blue Flowers
Sometimes I see a painting that instantly fall in love with
and the first thing I want to do is paint it myself
We’ve talked before about copying other artist’s work
and it’s important to remember that it is totally acceptable
as long as you credit the artist
and don’t try to pass it off as your own
Below is the inspiration painting
The colors and highlights are what really caught my eye,
and of course flowers are my very favorite subject
It is also painted in a style that is very similar to my own
I started with a canvas that I underpainted with black gesso
and painted the outline of the pitcher
and placed a few of the white flowers
I filled in the pitcher and added more white flowers
plus some blue
Then I laid in the background
so as I painted the flowers they would be in the foreground
Next, blue was painted on the rim and edges of the pitcher
with shades of blue and turquoise
Green stems and leaves
More blue flowers
And more blue petals and flowers
I added the pattern on the pitcher
and a few highlights
A few more touches and it was done
This is my favorite way to paint,
fast and loose with a semi- abstract style…
the entire painting took under 2 hours
{I did step away several times to let the paint dry
and view it with fresh eyes}
“Blue Flowers” 16″ x 20″ acrylic on canvas
Unfortunately I am unable to source the artist who painted this,
I saw it on the internet and took a screen shot
I wish, wish I knew the artist’s name,
I would love to see more of his/her work and thank them properly
If you see a painting you love,
try copying it or use it as inspiration to create your own original,
it’s a wonderful way to learn and practice…
Be Fearless!
I will not be putting “Blue Flowers” in my Society 6 Shop
since it is not my original composition,
but I have added other recently posted Fearless Friday paintings
that are now for sale as prints
or on a variety of different items
Mother’s Day sale going on now until May 1
Everything is 25% off, shop here
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday
Centerpiece Wednesday / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Full Plate Thursday/ Creatively Crafty/ Thursday Favorite Things
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Beautiful Jenna! I love how it pops with the black background. Happy Friday and sales to you! ♥
Thank you Mary, have a wonderful weekend!
Good morning, Jenna! Your painting is gorgeous. You know I love blue and white. You have some really pretty things in your store. You are so talented! Wishing you a happy Friday and wonderful weekend!
Thanks so much Shannon! Happy weekend!
Lovely Jena. For some reason it brings to mind the cover of the Dutch House. I think it is the style and the shades of blue.
Thanks you Bernadette, it just about painted itself…
I love the process and progress of this painting. It’s magical the way the petals start falling into the pitcher until they make a beautiful bouquet.
Thank you so much Nancy, have a lovely weekend!
I love this, Jenna. My favorite color combo and it’s so filled with the beauty of spring! Also love how you pop here and there (versus one area, then another). It’s so free!
Thanks Jeanie, I have found that if you work the whole painting as you go rather than individual areas separately, the result is much more cohesive. Yes, it’s hard to beat blue white and yellow, such an eye pleasing combo!
I really like the bold jots of bright yellow within the blue flowers. Very soothing!
Thanks Leslie Anne, Happy Saturday!
So cheerful! I love to see it all come together.
Thank you Dorothy 🙂
Wow! Jenna you made such a beautiful flower painting. Thank you for sharing how to paint it. Have a happy weekend Jenna.
Thanks so much Julie!
I love this pretty flower painting you made Jenna. Thank you for sharing how to paint it.
Jenna, I just love this painting! It just pops!! I can’t believe you did this in 2 hours. You are a talent!
Happy Friday!
Thanks so much Pam, it was such fun to paint!
Jenna, I love your painting. The colors are so pleasing. I agree whoever the artist of the painting that you copied does have a similar style as yours.
I admire your talent.
Enjoy the weekend.
Thanks so much Bonnie, happy weekend!
So lovely, Jenna!
Thank you Linda!
I really love this!
Thanks so much!
Love the dark background with the blue, the flowers really pop. Another beautiful painting Jenna….
Thank you Emily, it really painted itself {meaning, when I have a subject I love and a full palette it’s pure joy!}
Oh this is gorgeous, Jenna! Love the colors and your style. It’s so much to see your steps as it comes to life on the canvas. Happy weekend! 💕
Thanks so much Patty Anne, I love to paint flowers with acrylic, I want to do a series 🙂
Beautiful painting Jenna and I loved that you shared all the steps leading up to it! I found it fascinating to be honest – how do you just know where to place the flower petals without the stems drawn? Its wonderful to see art in the making and you have such talent! Have a great rest of the week!
Thanks much Kim, with this style of loose painting anything goes and with acrylic it’s easy to paint over and redo if you don’t like a particular part…I do appreciate your kind words!
Jenna,
I love this painting. You make it look so easy. Yikes!! Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/05/thursday-favorite-things-party_01147746398.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thanks so much Bev!
Wow!! Your painting is stunning Jenna! It is fun to be inspired by others art! 🎨👍
Thanks so much Jill!