Hi Maria- nice job on the cone flower! They are deceivingly very hard to draw. Especially the seed heads, which have a definite structure to them. You have added toning to the petals which are behind other petals which is good! Remember that the seed head and the flower as a whole needs shadow toning on the side furthest from your light source to convey the flower and the seed head’s form. I would add a shadow to the top of the stem where it meets the flower petals as the flower would be casting a shadow onto the stem. I would also suggest trying to capture some of the highlights on the petals. It may be hard to lift color at this point, but highlights will also help with form and realism. Lastly, be careful not to outline your subjects. I look forward to seeing more of your work!
I meant to mention that Pam recently posted a wonderful drawing of a cone flower and the seed heads are particularly amazing! You can clearly see the structure of the seed heads and it is a great reference.
Thanks for all these helpful suggestions. I knew I wasn’t getting “accurate.” but I am enjoyed a slightly less accurate process. I might try another one.
Nice! What great texture on the spiky center of the coneflower! I also like the richness of your colour choices.
Hi Maria- nice job on the cone flower! They are deceivingly very hard to draw. Especially the seed heads, which have a definite structure to them. You have added toning to the petals which are behind other petals which is good! Remember that the seed head and the flower as a whole needs shadow toning on the side furthest from your light source to convey the flower and the seed head’s form. I would add a shadow to the top of the stem where it meets the flower petals as the flower would be casting a shadow onto the stem. I would also suggest trying to capture some of the highlights on the petals. It may be hard to lift color at this point, but highlights will also help with form and realism. Lastly, be careful not to outline your subjects. I look forward to seeing more of your work!
I meant to mention that Pam recently posted a wonderful drawing of a cone flower and the seed heads are particularly amazing! You can clearly see the structure of the seed heads and it is a great reference.
Thanks for all these helpful suggestions. I knew I wasn’t getting “accurate.” but I am enjoyed a slightly less accurate process. I might try another one.
whoops on the grammar there…