Watercolor Botanical Garden

French marigold

Despite its name, the French marigold’s origin is actually from Mexico and Central America; however, its seeds were transported to Europe around the sixteenth century by Portuguese explorers. Later, its popularity became most abundant in France and its territories, and how could it not with its wild combinations of reds, yellows, and oranges, and its graceful-looking leaves.

How to Paint a French Marigold

The French marigold’s petals are so dynamic due to the intense contrast between the red-violet and yellow. While painting, you need to be aware of the color bleed between the two colors, making sure that the red-violet doesn’t ...