Leaves going in

Today I added the last flowers and lots of leaves.  Working away at it slowly and considering where more leaves and darks should go.  Pondering over the ribbons, their shape, colour and positioning.  The one in the middle is where I want it, the others may change.

Work in progress

Things have been slow, due to work and family commitments.  I've been able to put in some more roses from the gorgeous photographs I took at the end of June.  Of course there's loads more to go, this is really only the top layer.  It's the complexity of these flowers that makes me want to paint them.  Every one is given the maximum amount of time, an individual identity brought to life.

Yes, I'm working!

Watercolour

Arches paper, 50 x 50 cm

 

This is only really the beginning, but already many hours of work put into it.  Today I'm painting three pale pink roses, to represent three very sweet little girls in the family who will be blessed to receive this painting when it is done.  I'm glad to be painting in shadow, so better get my skates on before the sun comes round...

Slow progress I know, been really busy lately with working, gardening/allotment, time with friends.
Loads to go! Got to the stage where I'm going to have to do some planning to make sure I fit everything in. Been out taking new photos so I have plenty of choice.

Serenade

Mixed media



Langdon Prestige 100% Cotton

12x9 inches

For Sale

 

This very nearly got thrown away.  I persevered, tried something new and ended up loving it. 

Funny how you have an idea in your head and it takes some time to get there.

 

Flower Shop

Flower Shop

Pen & ink with Watercolour

A3

Sold

This painting is of a specific flower shop, but because the recipient isn't getting it for a while I've removed the name which I'd put in the top left hand corner.  This is a photo, I got it scanned but it bleached out the pale pink.

Rose Cottage

Mixed Media

50 x 20 cm Hahnemuhle Paper

Sold

 

This is the piece I have been working on.  Hope you like it.
Created especially for a very dear friend of all her favourites.