Peace Rose Petals

12x6 watercolor on Strathmore 140 lb cold press paper begun yesterday and finished today.  No pencil drawing or use of a reference was used.  I was thinking of peace roses as some had bloomed last week at my studio.
Image COPYRIGHT 2017 Kay Smith.

Peace Rose in Blue and White Vase

9x9 watercolor on Bristol paper that is today's work.  After looking at many of my peace rose photos one was selected that had been in full bloom to the point of it almost losing its lower petals.  The paper soaks up color and water quickly so many glazes had to be done to get values right.  The vase is a very small one I've used many times in various still life set ups.
Image COPYRIGHT 2016 Kay Smith.