This painting was done by “winging it” — meaning, no specific reference photo. I wanted to try building out my sunflower with a base of green petals. Below is the result. I’ve layered the petals with Liquitex cadmium-free lemon, and cadmium-free yellow medium, as well as yellow ochre and dioxazine purple.

I did this on a piece of 6×8 300-lb. watercolor paper.