I was very proud of my painters this week when they did their renditions of the peony.  As you can see, I have very talented students (better than the teacher, Eh?), and we worked 2 weeks on this one.  Some, still aren't completed.  I am so happy to be working with these wonderful painters and we are truly a watercolor family.

30 Paintings in 30 Days - Day 8: Old-Fashioned Peony

I created this painting for Day 8 in the challenge.  The painting is 4" x 6" and is painted on Canson's 140 lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper.  I used the new Golden QoR watercolors - they are so rich and yummy!

Riverside Art Center Intermediate Watercolor Class

My wonderful intermediate watercolor students painted flowers last night and did an awesome job on their paintings.  They didn't get them finished and will finish on their own.  I thought they were far enough along to take a photograph.  It always amazes me that they can start with the same basic drawing and come up with such individualized results - their styles and personalities take over and make them unique to each individual. 

This particular lesson was one where we studied the effects of strong sun light and shadows on a flower.  They quickly caught on to the techniques and did a great job.