Diana M. Davis Watercolor

Diana M. Davis Watercolor

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Rambling buds



Hi,this morning I finished my cyclamen painting. This is the one I started before Christmas.

I painted most of yesterday afternoon and ran into the situation.. the composition needed something but I wasn't sure What.. I liked the way the pink flower came down on the left side and didn't want to change that.. so I sketched 2 rambling buds and cut them out and placed them on my watercolor and That was what I needed. Sometimes if I'm unsure I'll paint an extra flower on a scrap of paper and then move it around on the painting to determine where it's needed or if it's needed. This is a very good and easy help for your paintings.. I don't do this always but when you get in that "What does it Need Now, Mode".

So what do you think? Take care,and now on to the next painting.. humm.. what will it be! talk to you soon,Diana

7 comments:

  1. The painting came out great. I love the dark greens at the bottom. And I love the additon of the buds.

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  2. thank you Kathy, happy New Year. take care, Diana

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  3. What a great idea! I will be using that tip next time I get the same problem.
    I liked it before but I can see that the buds complete it really nicely :0)

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  4. thank you Sandra,it does help, wishing you a happy new year too, Diana

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  5. What do I think ? I think you've done what you usually do, finised a beautiful piece.
    Nice tip also, will probably try it (a lot) as I usually sit and think ...."this needs something" !! thanks Diana ..

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  6. thanks for visiting my blog...I;m in love with your work!

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  7. thank you Barbra Joan,you are kind, and thank you yvette for visiting my blog. I love yours too. take care and stay warm..Diana

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