The other day my plein air group was invited to paint in a private dahlia garden. There were so many dahlias to choose from, but this one really attracted me.
It was a damp day and my paint wasn't drying very quickly. While I was waiting I started this painting of red dahlias. I painted it directly in watercolors. I still haven't decided if I am going to add a background (muted colors maybe?) or leave it white. What do you think?
You layered the petals in the lavender one so beautifully! I like the background in that one, but the stark white behind the red flowers is very interesting, too.
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Thanks, Tina. I'm happy with both of them.
DeleteBoth are lovely pieces Joan but I admit to liking the plain background in the red piece best as I think the flower stands out more and that is what the painting is about.
ReplyDeleteVal, thanks so much, and thanks for letting me know what you thought about the background.
Deletewow, both are wonderful!!! I agree you should keep the white background.
ReplyDeleteLove these, too hot and humid for them here in GA, but all the colors. Don't think you need a background, now I read the other comments and see I am in the majority.
ReplyDeleteMy, these are so beautiful. Perfect as is.
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