Arum trio finished plus WIP xpost OP studio

[marionh]

Here is one that I did yesterday. I had an urge to paint some calla lilies and I discovered a piece of colourfix dark blue I had left over and so decided to experiment. It is painted from my own reference or callas I have growing under the shade of my magnolia grandiflora. They give a great show in spring.
22x32cm. I am quite pleased with it, apart from I wish I had another couple of cms space on the lhs
Strong C&Cs welcomed as I want to do this larger.



Here are some WIP shots
Drawing and reference photo. I bumped up the saturation and contrast in PS, but my printer always gives me prints that are washed out (this is a plus minus thing for me as I want the colour ref but this allows me to be a bit freeer ) - changed the composition slightly due to the size of the paper.



Starting to block in the underpainting.


The underpainting - I used OPs and then washed over with white spirits.


Stage 2 - first layer of colour


Got so involved in it I forgot to take any more progress shots - sorry

[Charlie's Mum]

Very interesting to see your approach to this Marion - so thanks for the WIP
I really like the contrast and form of the flower cups - also the texture you have with the layering/scumbling ... very nice!

What would you think to a darker b/g at the top? -to give a little more sense of depth there?

Will look good on a large scale

[marionh]

Thanks Maureen. I can see what you're saying about the background although it's not quite so light in real life. I will look at it for a couple of days and see.

[Antiqueteacher]

Marion, lovely work!! Thanks for WIP! I am sure that when you are on a roll, it is hard to remember to take shots of it!

Katherine

[marionh]

Thanks Katherine.
Yes, I always start off with good intentions to take shots all the way through but most often get carried away....

[Vivien Maloney]

Love the form you've achieved with these Lillies. This is going to be a great painting. Good to see your WIP also. Maybe bump up the purple shadow colours a bit, although it's great as it is.

[Lady Carol]

Thanks for the wip with it. It is always nice to see how an artist approaches a piece. Lovely finish.

[KreativeK]

This one is sheer joy to see. Great job Marion!

[debsn2paintn]

Wow, what fun seeing it come alive! I love it and especially the texture to the petals.