Camellia Celebration 8 x 10 Oil Painting by Pat Fiorello $300 |
Last year we planted some new camellia bushes and this year we are reaping the rewards. They have been blossoming like crazy the past couple of weeks here in Atlanta. I took a photo of one grouping on the bush the other day and decided to use it as inspiration for a painting. I let go of the need to paint the fence as it was and just simplified the scene to a light background.
Here's how I got started just blocking in the general shapes and placement with transparent dark colors. In the beginning, I aim for darker than I will ultimately end up with so that as I add lighter and lighter shapes they have contrast to sit upon. I use what might be helpful from the photo reference or set up if I have fresh flowers in front of me. but don't feel compelled to use it all- just what will work for my composition.
Then next I begin adding more color and start getting more specific with shapes starting from my darkest value shapes and moving lighter as I progress. I don't necessarily have only one approach, but this is one way I often proceed.
If you'd like to learn how to paint flowers in this easy, fun and freeing approach, join me for an upcoming workshop or a private lesson.
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Here's the original photo form my garden.
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