Azra's Painting a Day

Red Rose Commission

I have my first commission to paint a triptych  of red roses.A scary prospect but at the same time exciting as well.Certainly out of my comfort zone for sure.This is where I need some help.....please tell what you think and also which background looks better.I am supposed to show him an example of what he is looking  for and if he likes it I will go ahead and paint three very large pieces!!!! HELP!!
This guy wants these as a present for his wife,I did'nt know there were any romantic men left on this earth,it seems there might be one or two. : )

London Trip

Gold meridian by Chelsea Davine

Barges at Camden Lock canal

Harp player in underground

Yesterday was the first day of the International Art Exhibition held in the Royal College of Art.I am subscribed toAffordable Art Fairs and was sent free tickets so I had no excuse not to go.I went with my friend Tracy and her daughter. The paintings  on display were all kinds of media and styles ,sizes and the highlights were work byTracy Emin,Damien Hurst and some other prominent English artists.There were also sculptures,my favourite being some horses made out of drift wood, I don't know what happened to my camera,the photos did not come out.I went seeking inspiration but I ended up just soaking in the atmosphere and enjoying each painting I saw.
After the exhibition we stopped off at our favourite place.....Camden Lock Market.I always love the vibes in this place,there's lovely food from all corners of the world and its such an arty place.The people are always so pleasant and just happy to be there.

Rose Bud

I had the pleasure of making a heart shaped wedding cake for a friend .It was fresh cream and I decorated it with strawberry hearts and fresh pink roses and carnations.Fresh cut flowers don't often have any fragrance but these roses actually had the most amazing sweet smell.

With what little time I had left today I did this little rose painting ,still trying very hard to remember Adebanji's tutorial.I think I'm getting there,its fun trying anyway.

Bud of Love

 This bud of love by summer’s ripening breath, May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.

Shakespeare quote from Romeo and Juliet.

Stockwood Park and Regents Park

Well ,I could'nt wait another day to try and see if I've taken on board what Adebanji has taught me.He did  stress that practice is a must and actually I have enjoyed playing back in my mind everything and trying my best.