Painting the Delicate Delphinium

A delphinium is hard to grow. I know. I've tried. So, when my client wanted a painting of a delphinium I knew they'd be a bit hard to find out in a garden. But, I found one and painted it. Let's take a look at the process!

The Finished Painting:
The petals are delicate. The morning sun created back lighting and interesting shadows on the thin flower petals.

Delicate Delphinium by Cheryl Kugler, 30" x 30", oil on canvas

The Composition:
Working from photos I took out in the garden, I began working on the composition in art class at the York Art Association.

Roughing in Colors:
Oh, to me this is the ugly phase of painting!

Making an Adjustment:
After blocking in color and beginning to work the painting, a glaring empty space existed in the center of the flower that wasn't as obvious in the sketch phase. The solution -- add an extra blossom.

Painting, Painting, Painting:

One last peek...

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Wordless Wednesday

It's the Teeny Peony Things - Part 2

It's the teeny things, on teeny peonies, that when you take the time to look up close, are just as beautiful as the big things. 

 

See Part I here: http://www.cherylkugler.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-teeny-peony-things.html

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C

Busy Bees

The honey bees have been busy.

Take a look around the yard....

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Flea Market Find~ Kitty!

And, kitty already found the catnip in the garden.

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The Ornithologist and the BirdBath Spa

The Ornithologist and the BirdBath Spa:
Lucky for this ornithologist (or maybe, lucky for the birds) the BirdBath Spa is dry today. Come tomorrow, it should be brimming with rain water if the forecast holds true. Regardless, she has made herself right at home. >^..^<

 

What kinds of birds show up at your birdbath?

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