Floral Painting

 

Like most of the people, when started learning oil painting, I was asked to paint many black and white still life to get used of the properties of oil paint.  Gradually, color was introduced.

I was somehow lack of patience.  I would keep asking my instructor when I could try painting something else.  But when the opportunity finally came, I found it was difficult to control the paints, the color, the texture.  Sometimes, the color became too muddy.  Sometimes, the paint became too thick and slippery.  I realised I was lack of the "color language" to paint.

There is no fast track, at least no for me.  Only with patience and practice, I can now get used of oil paint and am in love it!

Here are two beginner level floral paintings I've done in my painting journey.  After I learned to paint, I become more aware of still life, flowers and people around me.  Sometimes, I starred at things as if I need to paint them right away.  I love to see how's the color changed, how the light reflected on the subject...  Painting really enriched my life. :) 

"Hello Camellia" 11"x 14" Oil on Canvas

Before I painted a larger size, I started with a small study.  But then, I changed the background color to a more neutral one. 

Camellia Study, 8"x10" Oil on Canvas