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| Blooming Hydrangea Oil on wood panel, 6x4 - purchase here |
Today finds me longing to paint the hydrangea. Their large blooms are showy - and SO paintable! With the overcast day, their colors are subdued, more peaceful in their setting. As this is another very busy day, I have chosen a small wood panel - only 6x4 inches in size. With palette knife in hand, and start laying in that paint quickly. with the side of the blade. As I near completion, I then use only the tip of this small pie shaped knife to lay in those individual petals with thick, juicy strokes. One or two strokes at a time, and then I reload with fresh paint. Otherwise, the top layer mixes with the bottom layer, creating a mushy mess that is not worthy of those beautiful blooms! Painting number 912 in 912 days.
Wonderful flowers! I don't have the patience (nor talent) to do what you do. :)
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