Phalaenopsis
Posted: February 9, 2018 Filed under: Uncategorized 13 CommentsHere’s one I had to do twice to get a decent result. For my first attempt the orchids came out well, but I messed up the background by adding a shadow that was too dark. And then tried to hide it by adding more dark. And then completely darkened the background, which did not make a good foil for the already dark orchids. The whole thing ended up in the recycling bin. I tried it again today but this time kept a lighter background. A colour tip for Phalaenopsis like this: try Permanent Magenta as your main orchid colour. I just happened to have an old tube of this in my studio and it was just right.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Stunning. The leaves support so wonderfully.
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So beautiful Shari
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Besutiful!
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As much as I enjoy your snowy winter scenes it’s nice to think of the luscious color of orchids. Can Spring be far behind? I hope it comes soon. Your painting is as always a treat for my eyes.
Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, Shari. Luscious colour
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Lovely!
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My favorite flower done by a pro!!! Lovely!
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Hi! good work, I painted my hyacinth last week…
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I love loose feel of this Sharon, beautiful!
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. . . and your greens. . . sigh!
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Lovely floral. Is there a non-permanent magenta that fades ? I always wonder about permanent alizarin crimson also.I have stopped using it as much lately. Thanks.
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Oh, flowers and color…what a lovely treat!!!
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This is SOOOO pretty!
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