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Change up the colors on the traditional Poppy Trio with some inspired by spring. You will still need to purchase the original design if you don't already own it and simply make the color swaps as listed below. This can also inspire you to mix-and-match the colors to your decor!

Background: Use (8) partsTitanium White, (2) parts Burnt Umber and (2) parts Mars Black 
Add'l Mars Black to mixture for texture and detail.
 
For White Poppy: 
Base coat: Use Titanium White
Shade: Use (4) parts Titanium White, (1) part Burnt Umber
 
For Peach Poppy: 
Base coat: Use (5) parts Titanium White, (2) parts Chrome Yellow, (1) part Phthalo Red
Shade: Use (2) partsChrome Orange, (1) part Titanium White, (1) part Phthalo Red
 
For Pink Poppy: 
Base coat: Use (3) parts Titanium White, (1) Phthalo Red
Shade: Use (2) parts Phthalo Red, (1) part Titanium White
 
For All Poppy Filament Centers: 
Base coat: Use Titanium White
Add: Use Chrome Yellow, Green Oxide 
Filaments: Use Titanium White, Chrome Yellow
 
For All Stems: 
Base coat: Use Titanium White
Color: Double load Green Oxide and Phthalo Green
 
For All Petal Bases in Poppy Centers: 
Base coat: Use Titanium White (Peach and Pink Poppies)
Add: Chrome Yellow
Dots: Use brush handle tip with Chrome Yellow, then Deep Yellow