Tag Archives: Peony

The background was the most nerve wracking part of this painting. Not sure why I saved the black background for last, although I know some watercolor artists do just that. I usually do the background first, and now remember why! … Continue reading →

Now it’s time to start working on the background. I began painting the wooden table with soft washes and used the separate planks of wood to help me navigate the area. I used some black artist tape to create my … Continue reading →

Now it’s time for the most challenging part of the painting… the bubble glass. All the abstract shapes and colors made for a very confusing puzzle. As before, I started with a pale wash to sort out some of the … Continue reading →

I have some beautiful antique bubble glass, and decided that would be my next watercolor painting challenge. In early June, while my peonies were blooming, I set up a still life and photographed dozens of arrangements. From there, I cropped … Continue reading →