Free Photo!I have had over 20 blossoms this summer on my two Hibiscus plants in the front framing area of the school. I must have 2000 photos! I would like to share one with you so that you can paint it at home if you like!
Why paint this picture?
My first thought is that this flower has motion and rythym. The composition is fluid and not boring. The negative space is varied and interesting. There are nice areas of light, and the highlighs are not to washed out. Love the colors!
Small changes...
I would crop the top closer to the flower and maybe leave a bit more space on the right side. Or else I could increase the space on the left. If I enlarge this photo, I would make sure that the leaf area was enhanced or lightened to ensure that I could see what was there.
What Size?
Try a longish rectangle and decide small or large. What about 24x36??? or 18x24? make sure you gesso the canvas twice and lightly sand between coats.
Colors
Monochromatic: Yellow Ocher, White and Light Red.
main colors: Cad yellow Light, Cad yellow, Cad orange, Cad red Light, White. Shadows: Add paynes grey, Perm Green to your palette. Experiment and add magenta and browns.
I retain my copyright but give you permission to paint this photograph in any way you would like. If you would like to sell reproductions of your painting, please email me for permission at lwatmough@shaw.ca
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