Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen and Miya Himi Gouache on Hahnemühle Harmony Cold Press Watercolor Paper
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This is a repeat of the Giant Alium step-out. I’ve updated the text, added a Close-up Alium step-out, a new example painting, and a video.

Giant Aliums are fun because they are essentially colorful fuzzy balls on long sticks with triangular leaves.
In the distance, you can’t see that aliums are made up of tiny petals, which I’ll call florets.

If you want to increase your sense of distance, use the Close-up Alium for the nearest flowers and then leave the other flowers solid, with a little shading to indicate roundness.
Or just make it easy and have all your flowers solid with shading.

Artwork: Zebra Pen Funwari Color brush, Zensations colored pencil and Derwent White Graphik Line Painter in a Stillman & Birn Beige-Tone sketchbook. I do NOT recommend the Graphik Line Painters because they blob.

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What fun and vibrant art – you should do a children’s book, you have the talent and skill.
Thank you! I’m hoping to do a children’s book in the near future – it’s finding the time, lol.
Your painting is adorable, like how you used soft Gouache colour tones in the back gound making the bright bold colours pop in front. Its such a cheerful painting. The video tutorial easy to follow along, even if it was a speed painting, loved it, an your music is awesome.
Thank you, Joan! I’m never sure if I should speed up so I don’t lose people’s interest or if I should slow down to let them see more of what’s happening, so I’m glad this was easy to follow.
I like this a LOT, Sandra (allium is a favorite!). And I really enjoy your tutorials. They’re very well done!
Thank you so much, Jeanie! Your compliment makes my day!
Magical and fun! Great colors and you really captured the perspective! I agree….a children’s book is in your future! 🙂
Thank you, Judy! Hubby’s asked for another Diggory Wombat story for his July birthday so I may get that children’s book done in the near future.
they always remind me of Dr. Seuss and the Lorax. love these!
Me, too! I think this is a bit of a Dr Seuss garden.
Hi Sandra, Nice as always. Last year a drawed 1 allium…
Thank you, Margriet! Hopefully, I’ve inspired you to draw more!