Original Oil Painting Stacked Lilies

Stacked Lilies

11" x 14"

Painted on canvas board

Ok, the struggle continues. This morning I spent a couple more hours. I just could not let this painting stay the way it was. Yes the shadow work I did yesterday was better but now the background needed more contrast and the flower's highlights needed to be lighten.

The brightening of the pieces of blue in the upper part of the background really made the whole thing pop. Now I think I can go on but I thought that yesterday too. So you know I am not kidding, I am posting it to Daily Paintworks today if my computer will let me. Computers can be finicky just like artist. Sorry for the long post but I thought you might what to know what goes on in my crazy art world.

These are the before photos of this painting:

Original Oil Painting Lily Bouquet

Lily Bouquet

12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord.

These are some of my lilies. They all bloom in the middle of summer. I took several pictures of them for later references. This painting was based on one of those reference photos. Lilies are a favorite of mine. They make excellent cut flowers because they are so sturdy and their bold colors are always a joy to paint. The vase is a rummage find from a long time ago. I can not believe this is the first time I painted it.  Thanks for viewing my lily painting. 

Original Oil Painting Three Golden Lilies

Three Little Gold Lilies

12" x12"

Painted on a linen board.

Original Oil Painting Crock Peach Lily

Crock, Peach and Lily

16"x 20"

Painted on stretch canvas on a wooden frame.