This was my first try in painting a decorated vase! This painting is done in acrylics. The roses are actually artificial flowers I bought at Michaels. I have quite a collection of artificial flowers that I use as stand-ins for the real thing. This enables me to paint flowers in the worst of winter weather. The artificial flowers made now are stunning!
I painted the Chinese flower vase first with white mixed with raw sienna, and carefully did the shading. Only after I was satisfied with the form did I paint the Chinese design on top.
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