Almond Blossoms Step-by-Step

Here's the series of pictures that outlines the process. There was a lot of detail, but not as much as my Starry Night imitation, so it took some concentration. I feel that the night, though enjoyable as it was, would have been more so without the drunk ladies sitting by me. Well, that and the double vision I've been experiencing. I couldn't tell what the teacher was doing because from where I sat, she had LOTS of branches and flowers. Upon closer inspection, she didn't have as many as I thought. More about the vision thing later. Now, without further [edited to say "ado" for you, my love]:

First, the background:



Then, the chunky branches:



Then the little branches:



Applied a little light brown to highlight the branches:



Then some light light green that you may not even be able to see, but it added yet another color dimension to the branches:



Then add a splash of white flowers with yellow centers and a signature for the final masterpiece:



The artists, bleary-eyed at 11 p.m. (at least I was, anyway):



I love Sips N Strokes. Thank you youngest sister-in-law for the gift card! I love that my family takes care of my creative interests. :)

Cheers.