Sunflower - Follow the Painting Process

Yellow Background

Are you wondering how I do it? What’s the process that I use to get from  A to  Z? 

1. Paint Sunflower into the Background image
2. Add more petals and lines
3. Add additional lines  – looking for the feeling of motion
4. Remove some lines – too much activity
5. Remove much of the Blue color – found center distracting
6. Strengthened Yellow on Petals
7. Crop image for a more dramatic composition. Repainted center seeds to strengthen focal area.

CLICK ON EACH STEP IMAGE …TO SEE ENLARGEMENT

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There it is… the process I used. Paint, change, add, take away and paint some more. In the end, I always look for a better composition.

I’m really looking forward to hearing your comments and questions.

 

 

 

 

 

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