I was scrolling through Instagram recently when a friend posted some
beautiful sunflower pictures. They
grabbed my attention immediately.
I went from looking at beautiful photographs with an idea of natural colors running together.
Everything else just sort followed from there.
I have a difficult time explaining my painting methods because watercolor is very different than other mediums. I will say that mixing paint from a smaller inventory has been a game changer.
Keeping my pallet true to nature inspires, like bringing the outdoors inside.
Sunflowers in the Gallery
So, for a couple of afternoons, I had fun creating and
watching the water flow. This piece was almost
magical with a lot of waiting for areas to dry before I could add another layer
of color.
I was excited when finished because it dried just like I thought it would.
Sunflowers remind of my childhood, when my grandma and I grew them in her garden. I was always amazed at their beauty as they stood tall in the sunlight.
I was a dreamer, still am and remember thinking I too will stand tall one day.
These same flowers grow fast, lasting long even after they are clipped from the root. A flower like this can bring a lot of joy to others; they are what I call bringing good to life.
Don’t miss these moments to see the good, because just like those photographs, they didn’t end with a glimpse, they brought me days of joy. I painted a few others; they are currently listed in my gallery.
Take
a peek because who knows they might be perfect for your home.