Carnations are tough to paint. I did a large painting with these the other day and thought I'd give them another go. I think the only way to really get it right is to squint at them the whole time and paint the fuzzy shapes/colors you see. It almost gets abstract then, but when you back away, it looks right. Ok - it's late, my brain is frazzled, and I'm off to bed.
I think you did a great job. The subtle green light in the flower centers-very nice touch that adds a lot of depth.
ReplyDeleteLove your view point on these roses. Your color choices are always warm and inviting. Pat Meyer Fine Art
ReplyDeletei love the way you can capture the scene by loosely brushed strokes. I could never do that! Great work!
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