Roses and Hollyhocks Floral Painting
June 16th, 2010
Roses and Hollyhocks
6″ x 8″ acrylic on canvas
Floral botanical painting
A miniature painting, 6 x 8″ – of some hollyhocks which are currently blooming near where I live. Ruffles and flourishes in a summer mood. I’ve been experimenting with acrylic and doing some plein air painting with it, too. Although it handles much differently from oil, there are similarities with both oil and watercolor, two media that I feel comfortable with. I especially like the brilliant color which doesn’t seem to muddy as much as oil does.
I use both oil and acrylic – have you tried the open acrylics, yet ?
just striking!!!
This is SO nicely done. It is beautiful.
Simply Gorgeous! Love the strong contrasts of the leaves and flowers
this is really amazing