Zinnias, two ways

Zinnias are everywhere this time of year. Me, I grow dahlias, but I got this bouquet yesterday at our local farmers' market.  Using patterned paper for drawing has its hazards , as you can see from the underdrawing at left.  My eyes have not fully recovered from the dizzying mix of background pattern and my drawn lines. Gouache and Micron pen in sienna on imported paper. 

Comments

[dahlia grower]

Impressive! Well, I want to start growing dahlias in my garden. I found a clean and well-organized selection of dahlia tubers at http://www.lynchcreekdahlias.com/, and from these tubers, maybe, I could materialize my dahlia garden. So you could also include them in your art perhaps.

[parislondres]

Absolutely beautiful! I love zinnias too.

[Kathleen Marie]

I think the lined background gives this piece a lot of "life"... it adds so much energy! :) Great painting.

[LaureAnne]

Thanks, you all. More fun with patterned paper. To be continued.

[shehud]

Ooo, I love Zinnias, I used to say they are my favorite but now I can't say which incredible flower is my favorite. I like your drawings. I've drawn Zinnias many times and they are fun to do.

[Kate]

Great flowers Laura. Don't know how you kept your eyes in your sockets, but good going.