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Design is 55% of original. Enlarge 182% for actual size.
For a free design at actual size, affix two first-class stamps to a #10 SASE and send to: The Decorative Painter Attn.: DAZZLING DAYLILY
SPRING - 2019
1220 E. First St. Wichita, KS 67214-3907. Allow four weeks for delivery.
FINAL TOUCHES
This daylily has highlighted edges, apparently reflection from the sun.
Use your favorite liner brush and Pink Highlight Mix to define edges. Pinch the end of your liner brush to form a flat edge. Blend lightly into the petal.
Final highlights and shading are refined with addition of Pink Highlight Mix and Pink Dark Mix, respectively. Where further deepening is desired, use Pink Dark Mix and water for a transparent effect.
Highlight with addition of Pink Highlight Mix. BACKGROUND
With Green Mixes and no. 8 chisel blender brush, slip-slap values around daylily.
Pick up darks and lights to create the illusion of leafy background with a slip-slap blend. This should be blotchy, not smooth. Lightly mop to soften strokes.
With same slip-slap technique, add stronger values of Pink Dark Mix to indicate buds or other blossoms sitting behind. Lightly mop to soften strokes.
Sign and date your artwork. Varnish may be applied when completely dry, which may take a few weeks, with Krylon Clear Satin Spray Varnish.
Thank you for painting this project with me. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I have sharing it with you.
As a member of the Society of Decorative Painters and
its local chapters for over 30 years, Debbie Bonnewell
cda has been focused in her
studies of still life and floral compositions in oil. Debbie’s first mentor was Dixie Reinholtz who requested she continue her CDA Certification journey, which was realized in 2013. She now teaches throughout the United States at conventions and seminars. The support of all painting friends through this organization has been instrumental in all of her accomplishments.
Being a four-time president of a local art group has given Debbie an additional perspective in her artwork. Several art awards are credited to her concentrated efforts to expanding her knowledge of the arts. However, when asked what she considers her finest accomplishment, her family comes first to mind.
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