Gerbera Daisy

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Famous for their range of colors—from bright, vibrant, or creamy reds to dark, earthy, or pale yellows—gerbera daisies are some of the most favored plants to grow in home gardens. These flowers are often planted near bedroom windows or beautifully potted indoors.

How to Paint a Gerbera Daisy

This flower is all about its long thin petals. They are stacked on top of each other to create fullness. When painting so many petals it’s important to add contrast. If you do not, the petals absorb each other and you end up with one large petal. Notice the select white spaces throughout, which helps add definition to the flower. Remember ...

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