I painted this today for a lesson for my class at Riverside Art Center. This dahlia is from a photo taken by John Robinson from the website "Paint My Photo."
This painting is 9" x 12" and is painted on 140 lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper. The pink is from my favorite pink color - Opera - from Holbein paints.
The focal point is, of course, the flower itself, and I tried to soften up the background so it wouldn't compete with the flower.
6 comments:
I love the colors in the petals, Barb!
Thanks, Sherry - all due to the beautiful "Opera!" from Holbein.
OH, I NEEDED THAT FLOWER TODAY.
Yucky snow!!!
Gorgeous and I love the background too!!!
I could tell you softened it......love it, love it!!!!!!
This is so vibrant, Barb! I, too, like Opera and hope it stays this bright for you in years to come. I use it hesitantly, though, since it can be fugitive. Love the tangles of stems and leaves. Very nice.
Hi Donna - I am so happy that this brightened your dreary snow day! LOL
I am so sick of snow!!! Hope you are well!
Hi Susan - I have heard that Opera can be fugative - I hesitate to sell any paintings that I use it in - BUT - for myself, I love it and it remains one of my favorites.
I am happy you like this!
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