Sunday, April 22, 2012

Flower Girl

"Flower Girl" 4" x 6" acrylic on masonite


This sweet little girl brings back memories of when my girls were little and wanted to make a wish on the pretty dandelion "flower", but they almost crush it in the process.    I painted this like a watercolor with the lightest light against the darkest color.   Her head pops against the background and her darker dress is set against the light flowers.. and yes, it is bright!

4 comments:

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

So, SO sweet. I love how she is surrounded by all those flowers. They grow up too fast don't they!!?

Lynn Cohen said...

Wonderful color and lines. Sets a sweet sweet mood, this child does and your paint brush brings her to life.

Kelly Warren said...

very very sweet. beautiful work you have here! i love the "wheee!" painting of your dog in the right column. :-)

Carola Bartz said...

This is so beautiful and tender, Diana. I also remember my daughter blowing into the dandelion "flower" - we still love to do that!
The colors in this painting are so pretty - full of life.