Early one morning before a workshop, I set out to find just the right spot to paint at the Overland Park Arboretum (during the STEMS Plein Air Event). As I approached the beautiful iris garden, these hydrangeas bloomed in profusion! It has been such an early year for all the flowers, that these were out a month early. It was misty and damp as I started blocking in the masses. This time, I worked in acrylic, fully intending to top it off with oils. The early morning sun cast a golden glow as it rose over the tree line. I used a little soft gel medium to add texture to the petals, laying in the colors in a loose manner. As I neared the finish, I stepped back, took a long look, and decided the oils just weren't needed. The effect was misty and moody - and it was time to put the brushes down. That is one of the hardest things to know - just when to stop.
A Dream of Hydrangeas
14x18 acrylic on panel
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