Almond Blossoms in Crystal Vase 2015
These blossoms don’t last a long time on the tree; in fact, they have already blown away. I was only able to do two watercolors of these blossoms this year. This is the second watercolor. I did both of them on the same day. They each took about 5 hours to paint.
White Almond Blossoms in Crystal Vase 2015 – Watercolor on Arches 300 GSM – 11 in x 15 in – 28 cm x 38 cm
Here I started at the base to control the width of the vase and the outward spread of the blossoms.
Then I started painting upwardly, putting everything in place lightly.
I’m still painting upwardly, finding a place where the blossoms are in space. I’m also marking the branches at the same time.
I’m finishing up with the detail and putting in washes where I see shade.
I finished the painting, It is still taped down to the board.
Victoria Olson Art - Watercolor, Egg Tempera & Oil 
This is really beautiful. I wouldn’t even attempt something as complex as this. I love the nice contrast of the white blooms against the darker colors.
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I think you can if you put your mind to it. You draw very well.
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Thank you. I really have a lot to learn about watercolor, though. I haven’t practiced with it nearly as much. Although I love it. Thanks for the encouragement, Victoria.
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I like how you captured the shadow and preserved the white in the crystal vase.
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Thank you!
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