Of all my floral shots, this photo from Stanley Park has been a source of pride for a couple of years. I finally decided to paint it despite a slight feeling of intimidation due to the complexity of detail in the petals. I’m three sessions into it and so glad I took a change on this one. So far I have pleasantly surprised myself. Scroll down for my current progress.
I’ve been experimenting with the fun process of applying complementary colours first, then adding the actual colours over top. This takes a bit of trial and error but allowing a bit of the original layer shine through adds real impact.
There’s more work to be done but I’m enjoying the progress. Here is end of session 3:
End of session two:
And the end of session one:
As you can see, the changes from one session to the next are dramatic. I find this process inspiring as I apply each layer. I hope to retain generous amounts of the original colours shining through in the final stages. Stay tuned as I will post more progress soon.
All posts in category Floral Photography
Undertaking of the Windy Blue Flower
Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on January 19, 2015
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Carnation – White on White Photography
This last Mothers’ Day, a good friend and I (since we’re both moms) went out to lunch together as a little treat to ourselves. As luck would have it, in addition to a free meal, we received these lovely carnations for being moms. And since I have been wanting to experiment with white on white photography, this was the perfect flower for an upcoming blog post. I hope you like it.
Carnation – White on White Photography
Carnation – White on White Photography
Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on May 21, 2013
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Red and Yellow Tulips
As promised, I want to share some new photos with you guys. Until now, I mostly shared outdoor nature photography but I have been working on expanding my horizons and have been setting up shoots indoors using various types of lighting. Back in March, in my high anticipation of spring, these lovely tulips caught my eye at a local market. Here are some results from my first white background floral photography shoot.
Red and Yellow Tulips
Red and Yellow Tulips
Red and Yellow Tulips
Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on May 15, 2013
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A Blooming Getaway Part 1
This summer has been full of fun, nature and beauty. As absent as I’ve been from the blog due to all this fun, I’ve managed to compile quite a library of images for you all to enjoy. Here is a little something from a lovely recent getaway to entice you for the next while as fall approaches and I get back into the old routine.
Pink and Yellow Flower
Hot Pink and Yellow Flower
Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on August 23, 2012
https://ekphotoartgallery.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/a-blooming-getaway-part-1/
Pink Fuchsia
Lovely, pink bells of fuchsia flowers hanging from a basket, asking to be photographed. Enjoy!
Pink Fuchsia
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on July 10, 2012
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Hot Pink, Wild Rose
Hot hot pink. These wild rose bushes on the way to our local playground, fill my heart with nostalgia every spring time. My grandmother used to love these flowers and I think she even made tea with them. Each time I see them and smell their beautiful scent, I think of her.
Wild Hot Pink Rose I
Wild Hot Pink Rose II
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on June 27, 2012
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Red Rose
Nothing says beautiful like a perfect, red rose.
Red Rose I
Red Rose II
Red Rose III
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on June 25, 2012
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Moonlit Dahlia II
To continue from yesterday’s post, here is the top of the same flower. Endless yellow petals with subtle, pink tips.
Moonlit Dahlia IV
Moonlit Dahlia III
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on June 21, 2012
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Moonlit Dahlia I
Little bit of light play. This is the most stunning dahlia but I thought why not photograph it at night and from below? It’s something different (for me) and kind of refreshing. I like the way this lighting emphasizes the textures of this beautiful flower. Tomorrow, I will post this flower from above so you can see its hundreds of pink and yellow petals lit the same way.
Dahlia I
Dahlia II
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on June 20, 2012
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Aldergrove Zoo, Part 4 – Pink Flowers
Such amazing pinks! When in full bloom, these resemble a wild rose-bush, but the buds are quite different from the wild roses I’m familiar with. Do you know what these are?
Bright Pink With Textures
Bright Pink Buds
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Posted by EK Arts - Photography & Painting on June 19, 2012
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