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"Creating Waterdrops on Flowers" - by Birgit O'Connor
Imagine adding one more level of dimension to your flowers by creating wonderfully luscious water drops. Water drops can give your flowers even more of the illusion of depth. Look at water drops in their natural environment on foliage or flowers to help get a better idea of
how they really are.
There are several ways to help you look at drops. Mist your subject with a spray bottle or
use a hose, depending on how delicate it is. Here's another secret to help give your water drops the body that you are looking
for: You can add clear corn syrup to your spray bottle - be aware
that ants like this too. Notice the way the light hits the drop on your subject and the way the shadow falls behind drop, where the highlight is on the surface of your drop,
and how the highlight is created within the shadow.
When you are ready to begin, it is really quite simple. The first step is to decide where you want your water drops. Then create a light pencil oblong circle onto your composition. You have two choices while you are
working - looking at real drops or create your own. Begin by practicing your drops on washes of color until you become comfortable enough to place them onto your paintings of flowers. Be aware that too many drops can distract from the painting or if they are too round they can look like bubbles.
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