I just got an email from my sister, Margie, who reminded me that SHE took the photo of the Hibiscus in the last post!! We were visiting the Holland Michigan Farmers Market where the produce and flowers are all lush.
This image came from photos taken in Ukraine. A posh new hotel in Kiev had a lovely rose garden in front; what a treat in mid November!
Patricia
PS: "Construction" has begun on Hibiscus' fence!!
WOW...it has been over a week...trying to finish the "Last Pieces." Now there are 2 of them. I have struggled with light source and highlights on the petals. Newest issue involved trying to find/create fence backgrounds for these two. Why was it so eay, so much fun to play through to first paintings in this series? Here is Hibiscus, waiting for a fence.
I have discovered how important it is to have alternative projects in the wings. I started a fun piece for my Distilled Life series; the bones are in; I'm calling it Bloody Hurry. But I am always game for new names for my paintings...so let me know if you have another idea!
Cheers, Patricia
PS: Happy Spring! It was 84 degrees in Denver this past weekend; with meals on the deck, what a treat!
Besides where I paint? In May, you can see this collection at a feature show at NEXT Gallery in Denver. I am painting my fingers off to get the work finshed for this show!
Besides the show? The collection emphasizes hard edged floral images taking over rounded ornamental fence fragments. Drifting green and sketchy foliage play back-up. Contrasts are common in my work...in this case, distinctive florals against playful loose grounds.
Where are these flowers? A garden or some other green universe? Fence cages never work; sometimes they become gates...ways to get somewhere else.
Let me know what you think,
Patricia
PS: Peony was the third piece I finished for this collection. She was a delight to paint!
