Closer to done...

This week I've made some serious progress on my white magnolia painting.  It is almost, almost, but not quite done.  I have some issues with the core that I want to work out, but I want to hide it from myself for a little while and look at it with fresh eyes next week.  Since I don't feel like looking too closely at that painting right now, I photographed it yesterday from a small distance.  

In this photo, you also get to see the basic layout of my studio.  And yes, you're seeing that correctly, that is a pumpkin in the other painting I'm working on...  Alas you see, I started that painting last October and did not finish on time for Halloween!  Actually it's still not finished now, but I have been working on her.  Since I took that photo yesterday, I've changed the color of her dress and am in the process of changing the pedestal, and once I've done that, she should be done.  However, from this point on, I will keep her under wraps until we get closer to October...

At this point, I'm feeling a little lost for direction.  I'm almost done with the white magnolia, but I can't decide what flower to paint next.  I just know I definitely feel like painting another flower!  Right now I am debating on a tulip, a calla lily, or a bird of paradise.  If you feel like it, please vote for one, or even suggest another!  If anyone votes, I'll compile the votes between my blog and facebook and announce the flower I'm to start on on Monday.  I may or may not use one of the images that I've compiled for my reference image, but I think those have potential.  Please help me to decide what comes next...  

I'm joining in this week with Paint Party Friday.  To see more participants, please visit:

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