Crocus - Step by step

Crocus~5"x7"~Oil on Canvas panel~Aruna Nitin

I painted this last year but never got around to post it. I have added step by step pictures taken during different stages of painting. Happy Spring!

 The crocus are such delicate flowers, I decided to keep the background fresh and simple. I painted a light wash of contrasting yellow for background.

 Painted the petals one by one.

 Added the leaves.

That completes it!

Martha Washington Geranium - Completed

Martha Washington Geranium ~ Oil on Canvas panel ~ 5" x 7"

Here is the completed painting. I like the petals of this flower. They have such nice contrasting color and veins.

Martha Washington Geranium - In progress

Here is the work in progress. I am painting this with oils on canvas panel, 5" x 7". Please stop by again to see the finished work.