This Has Been A Joy To Paint…
Bridal Bouquet
Watercolor Commission
For A Number Of Reasons…
1. Great reference photo – Thank you, Ashlee!
2. I love peonies – Childhood connection via my grandmother
3. Loved the combination of the stripes and floral shapes -
Kudos to the floral designer
4. Loved the contrast of colors and values -
Kudos to the floral designer
5. Loved the mystery of the rhinestone brooch -
Love the symbolized love 
6. And most of all, love who commissioned me to do this -
Fond memories always, Marilee.
Okay, now I’m crying, so I gotta go….
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Thank you for sharing the process and for your thoughts about the subject matter, June. It is a lovely work.
June, this painting surpasses the fact that it is a painting. You have captured a memory by your soft, lost edges on the outside edges and the inner edges of the peonies. There is a definite feeling of nostalgia. Whew! What a keeper!! You should have giclees made of this one!!!
Donna, thank you.
Paula, thank you.
It’s really a beautiful, delicate piece. Thanks for sharing the entire process here. I’ve always learned a lot reading your progress posts. You are a great teacher, June! How long have you been teaching watercolor?
Arena, thank you. I’ve been teaching watercolor for ten years. And you know I’m an admirer of your work
Beautiful!
Thanks, Sandy! Nice to see you here!
Hi June! We love this bouquet and featured it on our blog today, encouraging brides to preserve their bouquet as a watercolor. Your work is the PERFECT example!
http://alexanevents.com/blog/index.php/2013/04/26/friday-florals-preserving-your-wedding-bouquet-as-a-watercolor-painting/