Victoria Olson Art – Watercolor, Egg Tempera & Oil

Colorful Flowers in Crystal Vase 2015

My Watercolor Process

My Watercolor Process

Colorful Flowers in Crystal Vase 2015 Watercolor on Arches 640 GSM - 15 in x 11 in - 38 cm x 28 cm
Colorful Flowers in Crystal Vase 2015
Watercolor on Arches 640 GSM – 15 in x 11 in – 38 cm x 28 cm
Starting off lightly, putting the shapes and colors of the flowers where I want to put them in the picture plane.
Starting off lightly, putting the shapes and colors of the flowers where I want to put them in the picture plane.
Starting with the vase, trying to work on the whole picture plane and not focus too much in any area.
Starting with the vase, trying to work on the whole picture plane and not focus too much in any area.
When all the areas are covered on the paper. I go back in and add more detail, but not too much to keep it loose.
When all the areas are covered on the paper. I go back in and add more detail, but not too much to keep it loose.  All the whites have been respected.

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  1. createarteveryday Avatar
    createarteveryday

    Love it! And I love the final shot, with the flowers you were drawing peeping out into the frame.

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      victoria Olson O’Donnell

      Thank you. That comment is very helpful when putting together a blog. Victoria

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    sandsaltmoon

    Good use of light … very interesting, lovely colors and composition.

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