Orange Pansy

"Orange Pansy" 2 1/2 by 3 1/2, Watercolor Painting

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Another watercolor mini today. I had no idea painting pansies could be so much fun! I've only painted 1 other pansy before, a blue one. I remember enjoying doing the veining and I enjoyed it just as much the second time around. Something about all those little details that just pull the piece together. Unfortunately the scanner seems to blend colors together and doesn't pick up the subtle details. You have to see these little mini's in person to really appreciate them. :)

This little painting is available in my Etsy shop if anyone is interested.

Have a great afternoon!

Day 2 - Painting Challenge

Today's painting is titled "Garden Pansies." It's a 5 x 7 on rough 140lb watercolor paper. The reference photos I used for this painting are pictures I took of pansies that I planted last year. Speaking of which, pansies are supposed to be annuals, but I have some from last year that are still thriving. I dug most of them out to make room for new annuals, but I forgot a small patch. Now I wish I would have just left them.

Anyway, this painting was a lot of fun to do. I've never painted pansies in watercolor before, but I already have ideas for bigger paintings with them. This painting just might be available for sale in my Etsy store soon. :)

Today's quote: "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Henry David Thoreau