Florals

Whitegarden at Longwood by Yvonne Pecor Mucci

Painting florals in watercolor is a very popular subject which gives the artist and the viewer great pleasure. Keeping them light and loose is a difficult thing to accomplish. The branch was rotated and the background was kept out of focus to keep the viewer involved with the blossoms.

Longwood Gardens is a beautiful place to go for a walk. There are endless subjects which make beautiful paintings. I have a great many photos of flowers and trees which would take a lifetime to paint. I especially enjoy painting flowers during those gray winter months.

Once you have your photos and sketches, it is great to have a live cutting of the flower you are trying to capture. Your eyes are much better than a camera lense at capturing complex details.

All artwork is ©Yvonne Pecor Mucci. No reproduction without written permission.

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Sketchbook

Sketching subjects and making notes for paintings is so important. It gives you the overall tone for the painting. The camera captures everything, but it also flattens the scene. You can take notes on color and value for use when you’re in the studio. For me, making quick sketches along with taking photographs lets me figure out what I want to paint long before I pick up a brush.