Inspired by a trip to Hawaii, this painting began with the beautiful plumeria flowers I found along the way. I was drawn to their sculptural petals and the way the sunlight played across their soft, overlapping forms.
I wanted to explore the yellows and warm golden tones against the cooler blues, lavender and muted greens. As always, I find myself more interested in the relationships between the colors than in painting every detail of the flower. The shapes and brushstrokes have a life of their own.
A little reminder of Hawaii, and the beauty of seeing something familiar through color.
Details
Original oil on linen panel
Artwork: 6" × 6"
Framed: 15" × 15"
Inspired by a trip to Hawaii, this painting began with the beautiful plumeria flowers I found along the way. I was drawn to their sculptural petals and the way the sunlight played across their soft, overlapping forms.
I wanted to explore the yellows and warm golden tones against the cooler blues, lavender and muted greens. As always, I find myself more interested in the relationships between the colors than in painting every detail of the flower. The shapes and brushstrokes have a life of their own.
A little reminder of Hawaii, and the beauty of seeing something familiar through color.
Details
Original oil on linen panel
Artwork: 6" × 6"
Framed: 15" × 15"
