Hello! This is my first blog. I thought it would be fun and a good way to look back at what I'm doing. I'm fascinated with the colors that appear on a flower as it starts withering. I'm using several shades or reds, pinks, and purple. Realism with a dash of abstract greens. Acrylic on linen. Follow me on Instagram to view what's currently on my easel. #AudienceEngagement #Blog #ErikaLozano #flowersindecayseries #painting #art #finearts #rose

Currently on my easel. This painting was created out of a challenge to myself to paint a person for a change. I can paint flowers all day but painting portraits is a different story. This piece titled "EVE", as in Eve from the Garden of Eden. I wanted to incorporate a bit of my different painting styles and of course with flowers. Pictures never capture the beauty of a painting and it's brush strokes or colors. At least I can't seem to achieve this with my camera. Below are a

Work in progress... So far this is where I'm at with this piece. I would like to add something that will make this interesting but I think I will put this down for a bit and come back to it with fresh eyes. To be continued... #Blog #AudienceEngagement

This is my second red rose in "Realism" that I am attempting. This is a fun challenge with all the different colors and textures in the petals that I am trying to recreate. I absolutely love painting flowers in decay. I almost find more beauty in withering stage than when the blooms are at their best. I just took to the canvas not knowing exactly how I want this to go. We shall see! #AudienceEngagement #Blog #ErikaLozano #flowersindecayseries #painting #art #finearts #rose