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Hollyhocks are in bloom.   That means I am painting hollyhocks.   The humble yet stately and colorful hollyhocks always brings me cheer. 

While hiking in Glacier National Park, I felt in awe of the colorful wildflowers. I took many photos of the wildflowers and plan to make paintings inspired by some of these wildflowers.  

The wild bladder campion flowers are some of my summer favorites. They magically pop up unexpectantly in wet soil. I enjoy painting them because of their dainty white flowers, sturdy stems, and alizarin crimson veining.    I most especially enjoy and appreciate the flower's hardy and optimistic behavior.

Today's painting is inspired by my garden roses in a milk glass vase on vintage embroidered table cloth.   I really find joy in bringing the outdoors inside especially during summer.  I love the natural lines juxtaposed with the linear tall vase. 

My newest painting is based on a wildflower called bladder campion.  I just picked it in my garden growing wild.   My daughter saw it and told me it also grows in her yard in Wisconsin. I really like the distinct ribbing and white blossoms.