Sunny Sunflowers ~ Cupcake's Creations

Sunny Sunflowers 26

Hi! I hope you are all having a great weekend! I think sunflowers are one of the most beautiful flowers in real life. They seem to exude happiness from each and every petal. I think that is one of the reasons I'm so drawn to them and desire to learn how to paint them.

Today I have a 11" x 14" gesso painted canvas art board to share featuring sunflowers inspired by Gary Jenkins Sunflowers video tutorial:

I'm learning so much from studying Gary's style / method of painting including brushstrokes, color value, composition, etc... I'm planning on taking one of his in person painting workshops Spring 2017 because all of his 2016 workshops have been sold out since last year! He is truly a master!

I'm joining along with Paint Party Friday:

I hope you have enjoyed my painting as much as I enjoyed creating it :)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Be Sweet ;)

26 Sweet Comments So Far:

Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...: Incredibly Beautiful!; Reply April 2, 2016 at 9:04 PM
Greta said...: Unique & beautiful painting, Mona!; Reply April 2, 2016 at 9:29 PM
mamablitger said...: This is taking my breath away. These flowers are amazing !!!! They do you look so genuine. Fantastic work Mona. You have developed so MUCH.
Thank you for sharing your lovely art.
Hugs from Monica... Spain; Reply April 2, 2016 at 9:51 PM
Kathy Bradley said...: It looks as though you have already mastered painting the happy sunflowers - your painting is so wonderful and so gorgeous. It looks so real as if I could just touch each lovely petal. Your work is amazing!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 12:10 AM
Marjan said...: I love seeing your paintings! The flowers look lifelike, the petals, the hearts... wonderful, Mona!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 2:51 AM
Unknown said...: Simply beautiful Mona! I love sunflowers too, I think they are very happy flowers. You inspire me to get my oil paints out too ... .; Reply April 3, 2016 at 2:52 AM
Ros Crawford said...: HOLY MOLY!!! This is magnificent ... I love it! I'm really running out of words to justify your talent with a paint brush! Not only are your flowers beautiful but the BG is stunning ... Well done to you!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 2:56 AM
Christine L said...: You get better and better each time I see one of your fabulous creations... but then you have to have the talent in the first place, and you've got oodles of that!!

Hugs
Christine x; Reply April 3, 2016 at 4:55 AM
Samra said...: WOW!!! Breathtaking color combination and the sunflowers look splendid!!! You can start your own classes for new aspiring artists!
Have a wonderful day!!
Hugs
Samra; Reply April 3, 2016 at 6:03 AM
Cheryl W. said...: Incredible painting, Mona! Your sunflowers match the descriptions you used of "beautiful" and "exude happiness."; Reply April 3, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Patty O'Malley said...: Oh my, Mona! This is simply exquisite! The beauty of it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing this. Love it so!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Lisa said...: Oh wow, Mona, each and every painting is surpassing the last one!! This is incredible!! The colors and details are amazing!! I agree with Samra...you could start your own classes!! Absolutely spectacular!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply April 3, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Susan Lankford said...: That's a fabulous long-term plan to attend a Gary Jenkins class! I'm going to have to check him out online! The sunflowers are amazing!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Monia - Monika Jakubowska said...: Beautiful Mona :); Reply April 3, 2016 at 3:28 PM
Pamela_U said...: Gorgeous painting, Mona! Incredible colors and magnificent detail! Your work always brings happiness to my eyes! Thank you!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 5:12 PM
MackieMade Paper Creations said...: You are so talented!!!! The sunflowers are stunning!!!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 6:07 PM
Lisa Elton said...: Mona, this is stunning!! Oh my word...love it!!; Reply April 3, 2016 at 7:06 PM
Pamellia said...: Gorgeous Mona! I really love the rich colours in this one, so beautiful! hugs :); Reply April 4, 2016 at 5:06 AM
SewPaperPaint said...: This might be my favorite yet! Wow how amazing do these sunflowers look against the purpley background!!! The details on the flower centers just make this! Gorgeous work! Hugs, Autumn; Reply April 4, 2016 at 8:07 AM
Mirna said...: Mona, I think you are there already! THis is magnificent! I hope this is going on your wall! WOW!; Reply April 4, 2016 at 12:05 PM
HeatherCz said...: Simply Exquisite! Can't believe how talented you are!; Reply April 4, 2016 at 1:11 PM
Val-Belle said...: Lovely rich warm colours. Your paintings really bring the flowers to life.; Reply April 4, 2016 at 11:52 PM
Sue Lelli said...: They look so real! Stunning flowers! Love your brush strokes!; Reply April 5, 2016 at 7:15 AM
Tracey FK said...: simply beautiful; Reply April 5, 2016 at 3:06 PM
Petra Swart said...: I really love the dark bg that makes your beautiful sunflowers really shine, Mona!!!! STUNNING!!! TFS.; Reply April 11, 2016 at 3:47 AM
bristowmom said...: Flowers (of any variety) and purple: 2 of my favorite things. Your artwork is stunning.; Reply May 1, 2016 at 8:20 AM