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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Garden medley

 

"End of summer garden medley"
50x50cm, oil on 3D canvas

When the sun comes out and the garden is still in bloom, it's time to just paint. First the Black-eyed Susans because I couildn't resist their pure cadmium yellows, then add the Bougainvilleas before they start to fade, also the Hollyhock tower, and maybe the gladiola to balance things a bit. Next day, I'm sitting in front of fire-engine red geraniums which might balance out the lower left... their older flowers are less flashy but even more fascinating. I know this is not the correct way to deal with composition but... I enjoy the challenge.