Hot hot hot
September 3rd, 2007
Hot Cannas - 11 x 15 watercolor on paper
SOLD
As I get ready for the show in a few weeks, I’ve been painting numerous large florals which I might offer for sale matted, but unframed. This is one of them, which I think fits the climate pretty well right now. We’re having an extreme heat wave in LA at the moment, with high temperatures from 109-110 where I am. It feels even hotter with the humidity being served. The air is chewy, sort of. If you go outside at midnight it’s still in the 90s - it’s that hot. In that spirit, I painted some cannas that thrive here as long as they’re planted in a wet soggy area. I grow mine in a bucket - literally with their soil underwater. They like it that way - they’re bog plants.
This is so bold and strong! I love it, it’s original!
Karen, this is so fine. Wish I could see your show in person.
Jo
Hello Karen!
I just wanted to send a quick note to say how lovely your work is. This one, Hot Cannas, is one of my favorites! I just love the depth of color in this beautiful picture!
I totally feel you with the weather too! I live in Modesto (Central California in the valley… about an hour from Sacramento) and we have that hot, humid chewy weather here too! UGH! I’m a school bus driver… need I say more? ; )
Thankfully, it cooled off to the mid to high 90’s today…
Take it easy
Lotus