There’s something magical about daisies. These humble flowers, with their crisp white petals and warm golden centers, have a timeless charm. The best part? They’re super beginner-friendly when it comes to oil painting.
In this blog, we’ll explore how you can paint a daisy using easy techniques that even new artists can follow. Let’s dive into the process and unlock your inner floral artist.
What Makes Daisies Great for Beginners?
Daisies are pretty straightforward to paint. Unlike roses or peonies, they don’t have too many layered petals. Their round, simple shapes make them a perfect practice subject for mastering petal flow, color balance, and brush control.
If you’re still building your confidence with oil paints, daisies are a stress-free way to improve your skills.
Step 1: Prepare Your Canvas and Paints
Grab a small canvas (maybe 8×10 inches), and make sure your surface is primed. You’ll need the following colors:
- Titanium White – for those clean petals
- Cadmium Yellow Medium – for the flower center
- Raw Umber – for subtle shadows
- Viridian or Sap Green – for leaves
- Sky Blue – for a soft, light background
Optional: Mix a tiny bit of blue into your white when painting petals for more depth.
Step 2: Sketch Lightly – Keep It Loose
Use a pencil or thin brush to draw a small circle in the middle of your canvas. That’s the daisy’s core. Then draw oval shapes all around it, like sun rays.
Keep your sketch relaxed. This is just a guide—it doesn’t have to be perfect!
Step 3: Build the Background First
Starting with the background helps the white petals stand out. Go with soft pastel colors like blue, cream, or even a dusty pink. Try blending softly to create a smooth, dreamy effect.
If you’re curious about how backgrounds can shift the mood of floral art, you’ll love browsing through OKarty’s textured flower oil paintings. They’re full of personality and color play!
Step 4: Focus on the Center
Begin painting the yellow core of the daisy. Use thick dabs of paint and try adding orange or even a hint of sienna to the edges for a little shadow. Keep the texture—don’t smooth it too much!
Step 5: Paint the Petals with Confidence
Using a filbert brush, pull out each petal stroke from the center outward. It’s okay if some overlap or vary in length.
A few tricks:
- Mix white with a pinch of gray or blue for shading.
- Add a light shadow where one petal meets another.
- Let the brush do the work—gentle pressure, smooth stroke.
Step 6: Add Simple Leaves and Finish Up
Daisies don’t need complicated foliage. One or two leaves painted with Sap Green will do. You can blend in a bit of yellow to warm them up or blue to cool them down.
Once dry, step back and admire your work. 🌼
Why Not Add a Professional Touch?
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Final Thought
Painting daisies is more than a fun weekend project—it’s also a way to relax, explore your creativity, and decorate your home with art made by you. So don’t worry about perfection. Just enjoy the process!