Next, I fill in blocks of local color, double-checking composition.

At this stage, I add more layers of color to further define the flower. I concentrate on color and enhancing the three-dimensional form.

What the entire painting looks like after I define the edges of the flowers and start to model lights and darks.

Eric snuck a photo of me working in my studio... :)

I now add the background flowers, choosing to leave out some elements to keep the negative space interesting and further adjust the existing petals.

a straight view of the above progess

The painting is really starting to come together
as I add details to the middle of the flowers
and blend the petals a little more.

All done. I deepened the colors
and added some line detail to the petals.

My mom-in-law with the framed finished product!