I continue my series of botanical watercolor painting with this beautiful rose.
What I discovered by trying this style of painting is the ability to recognize more colors as the paint is drying. With watercolor the fresh layer looks more vibrant, but as it dries you can notice that you can add extra.
After I let the painting sit for days and I return to it, I find that I can look at it and discover that I have to add a tiny hue of blue or yellow or purple. My eyes have become even more trained to notice the slightest color variation in the rose's petals or leaves. Watercolor helps me see more colors , if it makes any sense. It's an exciting discovery and an excelent practice for the eyes.
I always start with a sketch and slowly add the first light wash of color.
I work my way from bottom to the top and I prefer to start with a specific color palette and continue with another.
With watercolor I have found it is better to go lighter than too dark. Maybe it is just a personal preference I develop. Years from now I might change perspective as my artistic style continuously improves.
I loved how this rose came out and I believe it would make a cool tattoo, something I could actually permanently paint on someone's skin in the upcoming future. Floral artwork on skin just looks marvelous.