Right now there are a lot of violets, ground ivy, and lily of the valley on the ground in my yard in Elmhurst.
I am really enjoying the fleeting moments in the garden with the perennial wildflowers.
I also have colorful pansies in pots around the house.
And a few carnations and fun things.
Love this pink!
Hi everyone! This week I have been painting all of the spring flowers I have brought home from the grocer. Rainbow tulip bouquets, orchids, iris, and more!
Loving the bright colors of spring!
If you remember the photo of my orchid from yesterday, here is a painted version.
I felt inspired to paint it. I plan to also paint the orchid in oil paint. But I really like the coolness of the watercolor mixed with gouache paint. Very vibrant and alive. I believe I will tone it down with the oil paint. IT will definitely present a different mood. I also believe the oil paint will give a heavier feel to the artwork.
I came across these lovely warm blushing purple hydrangeas at the grocers a couple days ago and had to have them. There were traditional baby blue, pink, and white hydrangeas. But these ones caught my eye. I am enjoying two things. First. I am working on painting these. I am realizing that when I paint larger, I need much more paint and larger brushes. That should make sense. But sometimes one doesn't realize until after starting that one is in the habit of working on a smaller scale. So here is the first run. I will be adding more paint and layers to this including larger and more generous brush strokes of paint, and darkening glazes in shadow areas....
