Today’s prompt is what is your preferred method of travel? I’d like to travel to Mexico, Spain, and Ireland. Oh, how could I forget the tulip fields of Holland? I’d need to board a plane. It would be great to drive along a country road too. It’s raining right now but I can feel the warmth of all the blooms of the coming spring. As the poets say, I want to frolic in the garden. I want to breathe and wear my big floppy hat. I want to fall in LOVE with it all…again. In the meantime, I’ll paint roses.
How do you paint roses?
I watched a few videos. I have favorites. Here’s what I’ve learned:
The way Carrie takes the brush and layers on color is amazing! I don’t think she even uses a pencil. She just goes for it. It’s inspiring. Her painting parties are the best!
and Betsy’s Color Palette is amazing! I want to know how she creates her color schemes. I emailed her!
Here’s a quick bullet list
- Roses have random shapes. No perfect circles needed.
- Work in layers. Let each layer dry a little. Patience
- Don’t work the paint too much. Soft strokes. Be free.
- Use your fingers to soften the paint and blend (best tip!)
- Let your eyes do the painting. You are the artist! You know you are.
- Mix your paint until it’s creamy. (another best tip!)
I worked the paint too much. Plus this is thin paper. You can’t blend on it. Overall, it’s a great start. I’ve only just begin…
Maybe my preferred method of travel is to freely get lost in myself. Silence everything so I can listen to the voice that’s always ready to paint. Let the magic begin…
Siempre,
Mireya
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Color. Nature. You.- Creatively Hue 