koukla carolyn

I had a day off from work today so I took some time to do a little painting. The person I got this flower from called this a “dandelion” but I’m not positive that that is what it is. In any case, I think it is beautiful and I am going to do some more sketches of it. I started off by drawing the outline of the flower petals and leaves with dip pen and then I filled in the spaces with gouache much like kids coloring in coloring books. I painted this on a Strathmore watercolor card so I will be able to send it to someone. I think I was subconciously influenced by the art of Elizabeth Perry (woolgathering) because the outlining reminds me of her work.

Update 9:26 pm: My mother tells me this is a chrysanthemum.