I just love daisies on a field of blue 🌼 A video of this project is at the end of this post, if you'd like to watch the overview. Otherwise, let's get started!
For this project, we will need the following:
- acrylic paints of your choice. I used Arteza paints in Burnt Sienna, Crimson Red, and Cobalt Blue, and Posca paint pens in White and Yellow
- small sized artist brushes of your choice. I like Winsor & Newton Cotman brushes and Winsor & Newton University brushes
- wooden picture frame of your choice. I always recommend second-hand or an extra frame you already have
To begin, you'll want to clean and prep your frame. I use a cloth and a chunky paintbrush to clean them and prep them with several coats of a white or off-white chalk paint or artist's gesso. I have a free PDF download if you would like step-by-step instructions and my specific product recommendations.
Click here for the PDF frame prep guide
First, we need to paint our blue background. I wanted to keep the inside angle of the frame white, so I taped it off with low-tack artist tape. You'll want a nice, even base for your flowers, so be patient and add as many layers as you need. I think I have two or three here. Let this completely dry.
Next up, we'll add our daisies. I used a Posca paint pen, starting with a dot in the center and adding the outlines of the petals. You can always use regular acrylic paint instead of paint pens, if that is what you have. Then, just fill in your petals.
Add in the yellow centers of each daisy.
The next part is my favorite: the linework. Using a tiny brush and a grayish blue paint, add lines to give your petals shape and shading. I add more around the center than the ends of the petals, as that is where the most shadow would be.
Using a small brush, add the stems, connecting some of the blooms and buds together. Use flowy s-curve shapes to add movement and interest to your design.
Next, you'll add your leaves. Hold the brush so that the very tip is touching at first, apply more pressure as you pull and then end with only the tip touching again. Watch the video at the end of this post if you would like to watch me make my leaves. Use a darker shade to add shadows to the ends of the leaves, alternating between the stem and and the outside end. Let this dry overnight.
Carefully remove tape, if you used any. And you are finished! Pop in the photo or artwork of your choice and wrap it up pretty for a friend. Or hang it up where you can enjoy!
