Begonias Final- Oil

[kentiessen]

Thanks alpha101! I feel sometimes like good progress is taking place- I appreciate it.

Welcome to Wet Canvas!

[AnnieA]

It reminds me of Richard Schmid's work (this is a big compliment) although your style is a bit different than his. I really love it. The use of color/value is perfect. Bravo!

[123harry]

Rich greens and reds. Really nice.

[kentiessen]

Hi Annie- Many paint directly with this method, and Schmid is the master of them all. My goal is, as he has said, to 'paint with paint'- it's a great concept he was taught. Thanks for the very nice compliment!

[kentiessen]

Thanks very much Harry! Color is of paramount importance with flowers- making progress...

[ptrkgmc]

It is always difficult to know when your done. Understatement is pretty safe place in my opinion.

[kentiessen]

Ptrkgmc- That is true, and I generally go a bit too far- learning though!

[NancyMP]

I think this painting is beautifully conceived, and you are very talented, Ken!

[PhuongMy]

Very much beautiful painting. I especially like the leaves because I still can't paint them.

[kentiessen]

Hi Nancy- I didn't arrange things too much but moved slowly through. I am learning more to go with what can be discovered. It's great fun to use this kind of color- Thanks so much!

[kentiessen]

Thanks PhuongMy! Just take some more care with them- I think you can.

[AllisonR]

Interesting that a painting with such small value range can have such rich color variety. Nice soft brushwork, not overdone.

[kentiessen]

Thanks Alison! Work from life gives you so much more to work with. I appreciate it- working toward a more painterly approach.