Blush Roses (Last Stage)
Hopefully, the same labyrinth-like structure that drew me into these roses is now drawing you. There is something so beckoning in the spiral petaling of a rose; it is always intriguing to paint them. The final light areas have been better developed, and some warm tones have been added to some of the shadows. Another Sister of Notre Dame took the beautiful photo of these roses. Many thanks to your eye, Sister Mary Seton.
Blush Roses (Middle Stage)
Today I am posting the middle phase of the process for these two, nearly white, pink roses. But I have to lay in enough pink to create the “blush” of color under the whites. More of the shadows have been developed here.
Blush Roses (Beginning Stage)
Believe it or not, these roses will end up nearly white. But here, you can see that bold warm pinks are put down first, so that the warmth comes up through the final whites. The architecture of these blooms lured me in to paint them. In this first phase, I am only interested in laying a foundation from darks to lights, and testing a color scheme.
Daughter of Israel 3 (Near Finish)
Each of these faces that I have been posting, is a really a mini painting, but I am discovering that you can spend a very long time on such pieces. The third Daughter of Israel here, still needs some more work, especially in her skin tones. I think she is near enough completion to give you an idea of how she will emerge. The pratices are in preparation for another project in the future.
Daughter of Israel 3 (First Half)
In my third practice here, you can see a toned board and the beginnings of a face in oil paint. I will give this young woman more of a first century headdress, but first, she has to have a face.
