Peony
LADY GAY
The Lady Gay peony is a single petal-formed flower colored in a rich ivory fading into deep pink as the petals get closer to the center. They bloom in cool, but sunny climates. Overall, they are just a pink dream to fawn over.
How to Paint a Lady Gay Peony
The Lady Gay draws you into its center. The golden yellow middle is large and fluffy with lots of texture. The petals are large, and there are not many of them, so each petal takes up a good amount of space around the center of the flower. Lifting out the color along the edges of the petals is important to achieve a nice contrast that fades into a deep-pink color in the center. ...
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