Victoria Olson Art – Watercolor, Egg Tempera & Oil

Almond Blossoms in Crystal Vase 2015 The Watercolor Art Making Process

#White Almond Blossoms in Crystal Vase 2015

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…

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
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.
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.
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 still painting upwardly, finding a place where the blossoms are in space. I’m also marking the branches at the same time.
#White Almond Blossoms in Crystal Vase 2015
I’m finishing up with the detail and putting in washes where I see shade.
#White Almond Blossoms in Crystal Vase 2015
I finished the painting, It is still taped down to the board.

 

 

 

 

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  1. createarteveryday Avatar
    createarteveryday

    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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    1. victoria Olson O'Donnell Avatar
      victoria Olson O’Donnell

      I think you can if you put your mind to it. You draw very well.

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      1. createarteveryday Avatar
        createarteveryday

        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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  2. Sand Salt Moon Avatar
    Sand Salt Moon

    I like how you captured the shadow and preserved the white in the crystal vase.

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    1. victoria Olson O'Donnell Avatar
      victoria Olson O’Donnell

      Thank you!

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