DAY 17: FRUIT TULIP II

If you loved the painting challenge on Day 7, well you’re going to love painting the companion piece of this interesting perspective. If you didn’t enjoy it, don’t worry! Keep an open mind and try it.

We’re practicing opening up our perspective today by painting a tulip from viewing it from above. Imagine you stumble across a newly opened tulip and you look deep down into its center. This tulip was a study for a commission and you can still see the grid peaking through that I used to guide me.

The Painting Practice

Remember to turn off your phone notifications before you start.

  1. Draw an outline of a rectangular size of 8×10 inches or smaller on your canvas paper.
  2. While looking at your reference photo as your inspiration, do a simple outline of the flower on your paper. Just a rough sketch will do.
    • Start by finding your center where all six petals will connect to.
    • Then sketch your top center, then left and right petals.
    • Followed by the three petals in the background.
    • Now add the details of your center.
  3. Choose your colors, they can be whatever colors you’d like. Start with the darker areas of the petals first, then merge it with the lighter center. Remember to clean your brush between different blends or when you go to a lighter hue. The three petals in the background are lighter because they are more open and receive the light more from the perspective of how I painted this. If you want to do the opposite, go for it.
  4. Grab some water and your brushes, and don’t forget a towel to clean off your wet brush.
  5. Now, set a gentle timer and paint for 20 minutes for some meditative joy and playful painting.
  6. Claim your creativity and honor your journey of showing up for yourself by signing your art work.

SHARE YOUR CREATION:

Take a photo of your finished challenge and share in our Facebook Group. How did it feel to paint this perspective? Did you enjoy painting the companion piece to Day 7?  What colors did you choose and why? Let me know when you share your photo.

If you feel called to continue painting past 20 minutes, please do so and let us know when you share it.

SAVE THE DATE

On Day 21 at 1 p.m. E.T. Join me for a LIVE group painting session where we’ll paint the last subject together and I’ll share my top tips for keeping the creative momentum going.