Still life, flowers, interior, impressionist
I love to bring fresh flowers into the house, especially during these dreary winter months when beautiful color is at a premium. The peach colored roses were a surprise in the market display of flowers. That surprising color simply made me feel happy. The orangey-red of the blossoms also set the Tone for the color harmony in the painting. Greeny-blues and orangey-reds do like to dance with each other. The vase is actually a solid pottery one, but the bouquet seemed to need a different lighter support. Choosing to paint what I want to see often takes priority when I paint from life or memory or photographs. The truth is that the first marks on the “canvas” will influence those that come next. A willingness to “let go” and to work with a feeling of openness is essential.
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