Original Oil Painting Classic Peonies

Classic Peonies

16" x  20"

Painted on stretch linen

This is my last painting assignment for Elizabeth Robbins' online course. The assignment was silver, peony and "S" composition. Elizabeth is an excellent teacher. I encourage anyone who likes to paint flowers to look her up. She won't be hard to find. Her paintings are well known. 

My goal was to concentrate on a softer looking flower approach and to leave background items less detailed. I love her paintings and was so excited to hear that she has a six month online course. I will send this to her and hope I do not have to make major changes. Wish me luck.   

Original Oil Painting Peony Sisters

Peony Sisters

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord. 

I painted this using a photo I took of my brother's peonies. My brother has two sisters so the title: Peony Sisters really works. The pink on peonies is really intense. I must of mixed a dozen shades of pink and red violet to get the shades I needed. I am pretty happy with the way it turned out. 

Original Oil Painting Ruby Peony

Ruby Peony

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12" x 12"

Painted on gessobord

This is the painting I am currently working on. I am happy with everything but the background. I will let it dry and try adding glazes, maybe lighten the right corner? There comes a time where I need to step away from a painting and come back to it later. This is one of those times. When painting becomes more like work than fun, it is time to take a break.

Today I put the final touches on. I added glazes to the background, added a few extra leaves on the right and dropped the highlight value on the green leaves coming out of the vase. Now I am happy and I hope you can see the difference between the last picture I posted. (There is a picture of it right below.) Thanks for viewing my Ruby Peony!

Original Oil Painting Silver Vase Flowers

Silver Vase Flowers

10" x 10"

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