My Latest Painting - Work in Progress

Hi everyone, a brief update on my latest work in progress.  I began laying in my umber layers which place my tonal areas but got so excited about this painting I started laying down colour where I had completed the under tones (just couldn't wait!). Therefore, you are seeing areas of this painting almost complete while other areas are still to have under layers completed. I am thrilled with my progress as I have a gallery very interested in a solo exhibition of my work and need to get this finished so they can see it.

I've been working day and night on this piece. You may remember my post on the reference photo that inspired this new work.  I chose 5 photos and asked for your opinion. The one I selected was image 3 which was a popular choice.  I have slightly cropped the top a little more so the Queen Anne's Lace will not show in my final painting.

Oil on Italian Linen 1 metre x 1 metre (3 feet 3.3 " x 3 feet 3.3")

I had a major problem with my computer yesterday which I cannot resolve, I've had to use my mother's computer and it means I don't have all the applications I need to resize photos etc, so you may have to bare with me till I sort this out. Meanwhile I am sorry the images above are a little small. I have just also realised I don't even have "word" on this laptop... this will cause all sorts of problems for me :(

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Hope you had a great weekend. I will be asking

for ideas on a title for this work when it's

finished so get your thinking caps out ☺

Lee oxo

&

Poppy

New Painting, Pink And White Roses

Here are the shots I have taken for my next painting, I'd love your feedback on which is your favourite. They are similar but there are subtle differences as I moved the flowers around.  I take all my shots at night with a simple spotlight above, this helps to create a contrast of light and shadow which are what my paintings are about.

 Image 1

 Image 2

 Image 3

Image 4

Image 5

Image 6

Image 2 and 5 are my front runners at the moment. I love the folds in the petals of the pink rose and the light casting interesting shadows on the white rose. As you will see I love to crop I rarely use a reference shot without cropping.  I am still very undecided about the images above, hence your comments would be greatly appreciated. My canvas will be approximately 900mm x 1100mm  (for my USA viewers, just under 3 feet in depth X just over 3 feet, 7" wide) size will depend on the image I select.




 If you haven't seen my work before you may be interested in the links below. 

My paintings

Finalist in International Artist Magazines Floral and Still Life Competition

Angels of Light hanging in Milly's Flowers


My artists website

Have a great week

Lee oxo

& 

Poppy

Rose Paintings - The Kiss & Serenity Rose, step by step process

Often people ask me how long it takes to complete one of my paintings, I never clock my hours so to speak, rarely does an artist, for me its about my passion and love of painting flowers. If it takes me a month or even two months to complete a painting it doesn't matter to me as depicting its beauty and reflecting it back to the viewer is more important than the hours it takes. 

Today I am sharing some step by step photos into the process of two of my works.  The paintings are first completed in Burnt umber prior to any colour being applied (similar to a sepia photograph), this allows for more depth to the final work. The first painting however, I did not adhere to this practice with the top rose as I needed to complete this work fairly quickly. 

The kiss

Serenity White Rose - Oil on Canvas 80 x 80cm

I hope your having a wonderful

Thanksgiving break

Lee oxo

&

Poppy