Delicate Delphiniums by Cheryl Kugler

Delicate Delphiniums by Cheryl Kugler, 30" x 30", oil on canvas

A delphinium is hard to grow. I know. I've tried. So, I knew it would be hard to find one to paint in a garden. But, I found one and happily painted away. The petals are delicate. The morning sun creates back lighting and interesting shadows on the thin flower petals. An analogous paint selection creates soft harmony.

To see more photos and read more about my process please check out this detailed post on my artist blog.

Thank you for your eye and critique!

Cheryl

A Flower-Loving Golden Retriever by Cheryl Kugler

A client asked me to paint an illustration of her adorable golden retriever. As a story illustrator, my approach to pet portraits is to develop a fun scene that expresses the personality of the pet and reflects interests of the owner.

It just so happens the owner enjoys colorful flowers and this beautiful golden has a quirky habit of pulling summer blooms out of their planters! So began the idea of the illustration. 

"Abigail and the Flowers", gouache and colored pencil, 5" x 7", by Cheryl Kugler

Read my extended post over on my artist blog to learn more about the creative process behind this illustration -- from reference photos to rough sketches to color selection to finished painting.

Shop for super cute products adorned with this illustration on my online artist shop.