It's snowing outside.
In my studio there are flowers all over!
It's wonderful to be able to paint what you would rather see.
The first two paintings were studies.
There are noticable things I would change (finish) on each one
but I thought you might enjoy seeing them anyway.
"Rose Bud Study I"
Rose Bud Study II
The next two paintings are larger than the scans show.
What is pictured is what would fit into the scanner.
Scans are much more true to the actual color of the paintings.
"Pink Mink Protea"
actual painting size 10"x14"
This is one of Mike's favorite flowers, it's a very masculine flower.
I was trying to capture both the dry nature of the petals and leaves
as well as the fuzzy edges of the flowers.
(Forgot to crop the bottom edge)
"Rose Garden Glow"
actual painting size 11"x14"
I haven't decided if this painting is finished yet.
Some colors could be pulled back and a few more details could be added...
maybe.
