Christmas Cyclamen

12x9 watercolor on Canson 140 lb cold press paper done a few days ago, a close up view of one of my red plant's blooms.  Using a complementary scheme of red and green, the hues emphasize also the signature colors of the Christmas season.
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Poinsettia with Plaid Bow

30x22 acrylic and wax crayon floral watermedia painting done from life of a large red poinsettia with a unique plaid bow to decorate it for Christmas holidays.
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Partial to Red Poinsettias

15x20 watercolor painted from life very loosely of a poinsettia for Christmas pot.  A neutral grey background was added to the red/green complementary color palette.
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Double Red Ruffles Amaryllis

15x11 watercolor on Arches 140 cold press paper using NO PENCIL. I sprayed multiple colors onto the dry paper then began shaping various parts until the painting was complete. Also have taken photos of each stage so will post this demo as well.

Dark Red Amaryllis

32x22 acrylic on black painted paper, ink, pastel on these amaryllis drawn from life.

Pretty Poinsettias

12x9 inches, watercolor on Canson rough 124 lb, done last weekend. I added a mysterious background with negatively painted leaves, then the 3 colors of poinsettias.

Window Amaryllis

24x9 inches, watercolor on Strathmore 140 lb paper, Daniel Smith paints, completed yesterday during a timed exercise on a weekend drawing event with WetCanvas.com It is definitely time for seeing red and peppermint hued amaryllis for Christmastime!