Fearless Friday, Mother’s Day Roses
I am taking a little vacation today,
a little Mother’s Day break …
I’m re-sharing this post from 2017,
Roses for Mother’s Day!
It demonstrates one subject painted by two different artists,
and shows how we each have our own unique style
I sent a fellow artist this photo and asked her to paint it
She painted the stunning impressionistic watercolor below
I really love her fast and loose style!
My bouquet is below right
Her roses seem to be singing and smiling!!
Just like her warm, bubbly personality~
Although I consider my style impressionistic too,
it’s not as loose and a little shy….sort of like me 😉
She began her process with a little Warm Up, pictured above,
which I love just as much as her finished bouquet
This is how my Mother’s Day Roses got started
the subject was fairly complicated,
with multiple blooms, leaves and colors
I did a line sketch to help me edit the photo visually,
see the shapes,
add and subtract for a pleasing composition
and get a feel for the blooms
Next I colored it with pencils to learn the color variations,
so I could paint faster and more freely,
without sweating the details
Then I started my usual process
by building the shapes with color and layers
Another way to help with a complicated subject
is to use filters or photo effects, like the photo below,
created with the Waterlogue for iPhone/iPad app
It helps you see the shapes, tones and color variations,
and basically simplifies the equation for your composition
My version of Mother’s Day Roses is available as an art print
and on 34 other different items in my Society6 shop here
I’d love for you to draw or paint this photo
I would love to see your interpretation!
Be Fearless!
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
Turn About Tuesday / Our Tiny Nest / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party
Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
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So pretty Jenna! Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you Dorothy, Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
I like yours Jenna…I see the differences and respect both, but I prefer your version. Have great and blessed Mother’s day. Kari
Thank you so much Kari, I hope you have a blessed Mother’s Day too 💐
These are all beautiful versions, Jenna! Happy Mother’s Day weekend!
Thanks so much Jeanie! Have a great weekend!
Your painting is gorgeous, Jenna! Happy Mother’s Day and enjoy a break!
Thank you Pam, have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
So interesting to see what different artists can do with the same subject. Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you Linda, have a great weekend!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend and special day with your family. You are a great mother and example to those who follow your blog. You’re the real deal, Jenna–beauty, brains AND artistic talent. Sending love to you and yours. Georgia Gal
Oh Georgia Gal, you are too sweet, thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day! 💐💕
Beautiful roses Jenna! Enjoy your break and Mother’s Day weekend! ♥
Thank you Mary, Happy weekend!
So pretty!
Happy Mother’s Day!💐
Thank you Nancy, Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Roses are so lovely! Happy Mother’s Day I know your children will spoil you!
Thanks so much Mary! I mailed the poppy painting yesterday, you should probably get it Monday-Tuesday~
Oh, my goodness, we are so excited! THANK YOU!
They are so beautiful. Who doesn’t love roses. Enjoy your well deserved break. Wishing you a fabulous Mother’s Day.
Thank you LInda, Happy Mother’s Day to you!
They are both beautiful interpretations and I love seeing the two of them! Of course I have my preference though and I’m sure you can guess lol. The Waterlogue app is really cool and I could see how it would help even though a painter myself I am not. I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s day Jenna!
Thanks so much Kim! The Waterlogue app is so much fun to play with~ I hope you have a wonderful 3rd week of May, I swear this month is speeding by!