Baby Magnolia, Day 1

This little magnolia was hiding in the woods , and I was immediately in love with it's hour glass shape.  I snapped a pic, and here is my - very early in the process -  beginning to paint it.  I have a long way to go, and all I can think as I paint is "hold on to those whites...hold on ....

Here's the photo I took, that background looks pretty intimidating don't you think?  Just don't know what I'll do there.  I did put in some washes so that I could focus better on the whites, and that helps. 

Have a great day,
Cindy