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The gradient of color and tone from bottom to top is somehow a photographic artifact of the lighting I used for this cell phone photo. I lit my drawing with two LED desk lamps. I can’t explain what happened but I like it anyway b

Hi Laurie- the image looked a little fuzzy and I figured it must be the quality of the photo because your work is always so nice and crisp! It also looks like you used a textured paper, which might add to it. You have a good range of tones and wonderful details.

I was experimenting with watercolor paint and pencils! Not the greatest but it’s a start!

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Thanks, Doug- it does look like that!

I had trouble getting a photo that was in good focus for some reason

Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the drawing? Open to any feedback

Thanks!
Laurie

Thanks…in fact the petals are matte.

Great subject Laurie! The top makes me think of a fish mouth and eye.

This trio looks looks great on the colored paper! So graphic! Wonderful job! Is there a color that would work to give the stems and buds more form?

Thank you Doug. Those are wonderful comments.

Hi Pat- I tried googling the anatomy of a peony and could not find clear, concise information, so excuse me if my terminology is incorrect. It seems like you are off to a good start. Are you drawing this from the photo or did you bring a cut flower in to your studio? Remember if you are drawing based on this photo the flower being outside has many…[Read more]

Love this Maureen! I particularly enjoy the texture and form of the cap! Also the loose, watercolor technique on the base! Great job!

Welcome back Linda! Nice job on the branch segment. You have beautiful smooth toning and a nice range of tones. The horizontal lines that are bark details should not be straight at each side edge, but curve to convey that the lines are on a curve. There are so many interesting branches out there and I would encourage you to explore some of the…[Read more]

Hi Helene- I don’t see the muddiness you are referring to on the darker Iris. Previously I thought the image strength of the two irises was not consistent and I think you have done a great job of correcting that. This is a gorgeous piece of art! Love it!

Beautiful job! You are much more skilled than I am so I’m not the one to advise you but I can’t help but give you my ideas. I think that traditionally the light toned stamens would be on a darker background since they are in front. . Looking at the flower photo however you could ignore tradition and have the background lighter in tone than the sta…[Read more]

Really excellent mushroom drawing!
It’s always difficult to find a viewpoint where you can see the cap, gills and stem all at once.