Daffodil by Vanes

Photo © Vanes

"Daffodil" by Vanes.

From the Artist: This was painted from a sole daffodil that showed up in my back yard. It looks "late winter" which was the weather when this tough little flower bloomed.

When I started the painting about two weeks ago there were no other flowers around other than a few tough daffodils here and there; now the trees, bushes, and flowers are out in all their pollen-filled beauty. So I blow my nose and enjoy the sights of spring flowers.

From the Painting Guide: I've always loved the way daffodils seem to be determined for spring to arrive, that winter must now end, by pushing up from the cold ground and flowering brightly. The way the golds of your painted daffodil glow warmly among the cool blue-greens is reminiscent of this.

Things to Consider When Looking at This Painting:
Composition: If you're ever unsure about a composition, squint at it and you'll see the "building blocks" more clearly. Squint at this painting for a moment and concentrate on which elements stand out the most. To my eye it's the yellow of the daffodil head, the highlights on the glass jar , the diagonal line of the daffodil's stem, the strong vertical on the left-hand side of the jar, and the name on the jar. Yet when I look at the painting with both eyes wide open, it's the yellows of the daffodil head that stand out and the other elements meld together somewhat.