Glittering Geraniums

12x9 watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper just finished; no photo reference used so all colors, shadows, and overall composition is imaginary.  I realize I need to buy some of these to plant so they're on my mind.
Enjoy the loose splashy look of these bold garden gems.
Image COPYRIGHT 2017 Kay Smith.

Sunny Window Red Geraniums

15x11 watercolor, brush only, no pre-drawing done today from life in my south studio windows.  I used Canson 140 lb cold press paper and #12 Escoda round brush only.  Although the sun was out our temps were in the 30s all day but it was enough to melt remaining ice patches.  My red geraniums are in a green plastic hanging basket and I've changed that to a clay pot here.  This is wet on dry direct method of painting.
Image is COPYRIGHT 2015 Kay Smith.

Garden Party Geraniums WIP continued

 15x22 watercolor work in progress (WIP) continued today with painting wet on dry of the background, a midtone green mixed with neutrals.  I can see it is too light in value so will have to add another glaze to darken.  I've used these paints:  American Journey Mint Julep, Blue Bice, Prussian blue, Ultramarine, Coffee w/Cream, Coastal Fog, Brown Derby; Daniel Smith Permanent Brown.

Beginning on geranium leaves and one red bloom shown in this closeup detail.  Tomorrow I plan to finish the potted annuals as I have a cute goat just waiting to painted.
Images COPYRIGHT 2014 Kay Smith.