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Everything is Coming Up Daisies

 




I have just finished installing a commission artworks in Toronto. It was a wonderful experience yet again, mostly because it is a dream to work with Angela Barbuto (interior designer). 

I thought I'd go through the lengthy experience to show you that what is just a painting takes a lot more than you think, especially when collaborating with others.

It is always best to start with an idea and even better with references. The client knew she liked this painting and wanted something similar to it.


I researched online to try and find references because Cosmos daisies were out of season.

A reference photo I found online. I also found a few more references of various angles, all with similar lighting angles. Always important to remember lighting.


The colors were the hardest to confirm and required sending examples back and forth.


Initial drawing. It always ends up different, but you get the initial idea or feel of the painting.


Small mock up painting.
This gets sent mostly for confirmation of colors.

All of this is prior to even touching the canvas. 
In the next blog I'll go through the canvas experience.




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