Project #2 Process Post

For my first project I wanted to experiment with a more floral subject and test out oil paints. My idea behind this artwork was the diversity of life, and how varied it can be in one location.

9/22/2025

I unfortunately forgot to take a photo of this, but for my 2nd studio day(1st studio day was planning) I worked on establishing the background gradient. On the 3rd studio day I planned out the forms located on the lower half of the canvas and establishing the basic shapes.

9/24/2025

For my 4th studio day I focused on defining some of the forms and foliage on the lower half. I finished the most and worked on adding details to the pitcher plants and bushes.

9/29/2025

On the 5th studio day I started working on the upper half of the composition and decided to add more detail and form to the background to add more interest and balance the composition.

10/1/2025

On the 6th studio day I tried to finish up the top composition. I worked on adding the flowers and grass along with defining the tree branch and adding more floral patterns to the background.

10/3/2025

I worked on my project after school to add the finishing touches. Today I tried to finish up the flowers and add some details to them along with adding highlights to the pitcher plants. Overall, today was mostly just touch-ups and finishing up the flowers.

10/9/2025

On my last workday, I worked on defining the more obscure forms and touched up some edges along with adding the final highlights. Additionally, I worked on adding more texture to the tree branch.