DAY 3: PINK CALLA ON ORANGE

Welcome to Day 3. You’ve already shown up for yourself three days in a row. That is something worth celebrating.

Today’s subject and challenge is of a calla lily, but from an unexpected perspective. Instead of seeing the flower from the side, we’re looking down into its center.

Sometimes a simple shift in perspective allows us to notice beauty we might otherwise overlook.

As you paint today, allow yourself to become curious. There isn’t one right way to see or create. Sometimes the most interesting discoveries come when we look at something a little differently.

The Painting Practice

Remember to turn off your phone notifications before you start.

  1. Sketch a rectangular shape on your paper.
  2. While looking at your reference photos as your inspiration, do a simple outline of the flower on your paper. Just a rough sketch will do.
    • In the middle of your rectangle, draw the left petal starting from the highest point.
    • Now draw the top right petal.
    • Add the inside lines, and the spike.
  3. Choose your colors: I love the combination of pink and orange, but your flower doesn’t have to look like mine. Perhaps you’ll paint a white calla lily against a soft blue background, or choose an entirely different palette.
    Notice how the background gently shifts from light in the upper right corner to darker in the lower left. You might recreate that gradient, or invent a completely different background. Perhaps stripes, texture, or another idea altogether.
    As you paint the flower, begin with the center, then gradually work outward toward the petals. Rinse your brush often to keep your colors fresh as you blend.
  4. Grab some water and your brushes, and don’t forget a towel to clean off your wet brush.
  5. Now, set a gentle timer and paint for 20 minutes for some meditative joy and playful painting. If a timer is not feeling you good, don’t use it. Simply paint for a short time.
  6. Claim your creativity and honor your journey of showing up for yourself by signing your art work.

Share Your Creation:

Take a photo of today’s painting and share it with your community. I’d love to celebrate your progress with you.

As you share, I’d love to hear:

  • What colors did you choose, and why?
  • How did today’s perspective change the way you saw the flower?
  • Did anything surprise you as you painted?

Remember, every painting teaches us to see a little differently. And every time you return to your creativity, you’re strengthening that way of seeing.