Hello!
Last week we started adding watercolor paints to the jar and leaves of this sketch.
This week, let's paint the rose.
I started with a very watered down red over the whole flower.
I let it dry.
I then started on the outside with some dark edging.
Sometimes I start flowers from the center.
I think whatever one feels comfortable with starting is the key.
I continued adding the edging: a watered down wider edge
as well as a darker more distinct thinner line where I saw it in the photo.
This process continued in toward the middle.
At a certain point, I find I have to add the center so I can make sure that all the details are being put in the right places.
Once the whole rose was painted in, it looked a bit dark and flat to me.
The great thing about watercolors is that some of the color can be pulled up using a wet paper towel.
I was then able to repaint the detail with a little less color.
It should be noted that this should be done carefully and with limited attempts because the paper can begin to disintegrate with too much rubbing up.
I am sure there are many ways to paint a rose:
if only there was a way to paint the incredible scent of it, as well,
but, of course, that is what makes the real thing so wonderful.
