Friday Flowers

Posted on October 9, 2015 | 41 Comments

I visited our local Farmer’s Market the other day and bought myself this fall bouquet of flowers:

A real bargain at $5.00! I loved the colors so decided to try to paint it in watercolors.

I started with a quick sketch in charcoal to get a feel of the shapes:

Next, I sketched loosely with a black Micron pen on 140 lb cold press paper:

I added my first layer of watercolor which started to make it sing:

And completed it with one more layer to add a little more shading:

I normally would not take on this challenge of painting such complicated flowers but thanks to ALL of you for your encouragement, I decided to give it a go – so these flowers are for you, my FRIENDS!

Happy Friday! 🙂

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41 responses to “Friday Flowers”

artandmoondreams | October 9, 2015 at 2:14 am | Reply

Lovely bouquet and equally lovely painting. Awestruck that you sketch with pen, it is beautiful. Thank you for sharing the process and the inspiration.

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 9:42 am | Reply
  
  I appreciate your kind comments, Haunani! 😊💖🎨
  
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Catherine Johnson | October 9, 2015 at 3:01 am | Reply

Well I’m so glad you had a go. They are beautiful! Well done Jill 😃

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 9:43 am | Reply
  
  Thanks Catherine! 💜
  
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Jodi | October 9, 2015 at 3:34 am | Reply

Wow! I love how you break it down and make it seem possible 😉. I get overwhelmed with such subjects. Maybe some day. Beautiful job !!!

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 9:47 am | Reply
  
  Normally, I would too, Jodi. I’m finding that sketching quickly with charcoal first really helps me SEE the shapes and forms. When I can see the flowers as shapes, it feels less intimidating. Hope this makes sense! 😊
  
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  - Jodi | October 9, 2015 at 10:22 am |
    
    I’ve never tried charcoals. Why do you like them ?
    
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  - Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 10:40 am |
    
    I like using soft vine charcoal because they are great for quick sketches. They are buttery soft – a bit messy but not expensive and by varying the pressure, you can get different results. Very fun to use. 😊
    
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Laura (Createarteveryday) | October 9, 2015 at 4:17 am | Reply

Jill, seriously. Your flowers are amazing! Don’t ever stop! You have a real knack for them! Wonderful drawing too! Way to go, Jill! 💜💜💜

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 9:53 am | Reply
  
  I appreciate your encouragement Laura! You gave me the courage to try painting these flowers! I soooo loved their fall colors! Thank you my friend and HAPPY Friday! I’m curling up with my kitty today to explore some new art books I bought from Amazon. One is on painting daily. Looks interesting. 😊🎨💜
  
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  - Laura (Createarteveryday) | October 9, 2015 at 10:43 am |
    
    Yay! I hope you love this painting as much as we do! Ooh, yummy art books. :)))) Daily anything is good. I hope you do it, Jill!!
    
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  - Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 3:55 pm |
    
    I did like this painting! I like sketching it with black ink first. 🙂
    
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  - Laura (Createarteveryday) | October 9, 2015 at 6:41 pm |
    
    Me too! It really helps!!
    
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memadtwo | October 9, 2015 at 5:01 am | Reply

Looks great. I’ve been tempted myself but I’m always already carrying too much stuff. One of these days…I need practice with flowers too. (K)

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 9:57 am | Reply
  
  Thanks Kerfe! I can totally understand about taking on too much! Look forward to seeing your flower paintings in the future. 😊🎨💜
  
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  - memadtwo | October 9, 2015 at 3:32 pm |
    
    Me too!
    
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Sharon Mann | October 9, 2015 at 5:28 am | Reply

Hi Jill – please continue on with watercolor painting! This bouquet is awesome. Thank you for brightening the day.

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 10:01 am | Reply
  
  Hi Sharon! I’m so glad you like them! I bought the flowers because I just loved the fall colors. Thanks for your encouragement my friend! 🍂🎨😄
  
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kathydoremus | October 9, 2015 at 5:42 am | Reply

So pretty – the real ones and the painting.

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 9:59 am | Reply
  
  Thanks Kathy! I appreciate you saying so! 😊
  
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Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) | October 9, 2015 at 5:56 am | Reply

YES!!!!! I’m so happy you took on this challenge Jill! Because the results are stunning!! ❤️😃 This is so good! Nice work my friend!

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 10:06 am | Reply
  
  Thanks Charlie! Your encouragement helped me try this! I would never have thought to sketch with a black pen before I met you! You have me hooked on it now! 😊🎨🌻 ((((Charlie))))
  
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  - Charlie O'Shields (doodlewash) | October 9, 2015 at 1:49 pm |
    
    Yay!!!! Hehe…I’m sooooo happy to hear that!! And you’re rocking it!
    
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Teresa Robeson | October 9, 2015 at 7:43 am | Reply

It’s beautiful, Jill! I’m also glad you decided to go for it! Such a bright spot to my Friday morning. x

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 10:08 am | Reply
  
  I’m glad you like it Teresa! Thank you my friend! 😊🌻💖
  
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Rebecca | October 9, 2015 at 7:47 am | Reply

These are quite delicious Jill, every one! 🙂

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 10:12 am | Reply
  
  Thanks so much, Rebecca! Your encouragement means a lot to me! 💜🎨😊
  
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  - Rebecca | October 9, 2015 at 11:50 pm |
    
    You’re welcome – it’s entirely deserved. 🙂
    
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Glenmar Fullmer | October 9, 2015 at 7:57 am | Reply

Wow! This is really nice!

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 10:12 am | Reply
  
  Thank you Glenmar! I appreciate your support! xo
  
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Minuscule Moments | October 9, 2015 at 1:19 pm | Reply

Jill, beautiful work, i loved seeing your process too.
Kath.

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 3:54 pm | Reply
  
  Glad you like it, Kath! 🙂
  
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Kari | October 9, 2015 at 1:57 pm | Reply

Love it! I love seeing the progression! Thanks!

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- Jill Kuhn | October 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks Kari!!! :-)))
  
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pommepal | October 10, 2015 at 2:42 am | Reply

You have caught the gorgeous autumnal colours.

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- Jill Kuhn | October 10, 2015 at 1:49 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you Pauline! 😊
  
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corinnebekker | October 11, 2015 at 11:48 am | Reply

Wow, I’d already seen the lovely result. But seeing the progress is great too!

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- Jill Kuhn | October 11, 2015 at 1:09 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks Corinne! I appreciate you stopping by my blog! 😊
  
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ann christina | October 12, 2015 at 2:57 pm | Reply

Wow, so beautiful!!! ❤️💐

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- Jill Kuhn | October 12, 2015 at 3:00 pm | Reply
  
  Thank you so much Ann! xo
  
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