On my desk this week, I finally experimented with an effect that I've seen used by other artists. I did an orange under painting, so it could show through in areas. Using acrylic, the colors stay vibrant but dry very quickly.
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| A Rose is a Rose, 6" x 6", acrylic on masonite (unfinished) |
Here another example of how I use
Picnik to improve my work. When I first looked at this version in
Picnik, I thought the bottom flower was taking the viewer's eye out of the painting. So I lifted it slighting to keep you from spiraling down and out.
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| Painting with viewfinder |
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This picture shows how I made a little view finder to focus on the roses I was painting ... oh my, all those petals.
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| A Rose is a Rose, 6"x 6", acrylic on masonite |
Just having fun playing with watercolor pencil on top. I'm in love with that turquoise color!
If you want to join us in the fun, just click on "
In the Studio" and give it a try.
10 comments:
LOVE the effect the underpainting provided! This piece is sensational Diana!
Hugs,
Terri
Wow... what a fantastic piece Diana! I love the under painting showing through a bit, that is a neat technique! I loved that you showed us your steps!!
It was so much fun seeing what you are working on this week! Thank you so much for joining us! :)
So very pretty, my favorite flower painted beautifully.
Cha Cha
Thanks for the compliment on my garden. Your roses are beautiful. Water colour is one of my favourite kinds of paintings. I can't believe you did that with the pencils. I just bought some awhile back. After seeing "A rose is a Rose" I cant' wait to give them a try. Thanks for more great info on Picnik.
I love the underpainting (and that it is orange) and I'm still amazed at your "Picnik-technique".
What a great way to make the flowers pop out more. I love how much detail there is in the underpainting! Beautiful!
I absolutely love your work. What a beautiful painting. So pretty and vibrant. I love that you tried something new. It turned out perfectly.
How fun! Turquoise and orange are 2 of my fave colors to work with!!
grace,
~jodi
Diana-- just L O V E this painting! I am so fond of the pencil work on top of your beautiful colors. I'm inspired!
I love the orange undercoat, (I've been using blue and some red for undercoat.)
I think the flowers are beautiful, I love the orange effect.
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