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.
LOVE the effect the underpainting provided! This piece is sensational Diana!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
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!!
ReplyDeleteIt 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.
ReplyDeleteCha 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.
ReplyDeleteI love the underpainting (and that it is orange) and I'm still amazed at your "Picnik-technique".
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to make the flowers pop out more. I love how much detail there is in the underpainting! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your work. What a beautiful painting. So pretty and vibrant. I love that you tried something new. It turned out perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Turquoise and orange are 2 of my fave colors to work with!!
ReplyDeletegrace,
~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!
ReplyDeleteI love the orange undercoat, (I've been using blue and some red for undercoat.)
ReplyDeleteI think the flowers are beautiful, I love the orange effect.