I've always loved parrot tulips. Their unusual shapes, ruffled edges and unexpected color variations make them endlessly interesting to paint.
I was drawn to the layers of pink, lavender and soft rose, with just a little mint green to shift the balance. I wanted to let the petals become shapes of their own, building the composition through brushstrokes and the subtle differences between one pink and another.
Color harmony is what keeps me coming back to the easel. There is so much to discover in even the simplest subject.
Details
Original oil on linen panel
Artwork: 6" × 6"
Framed: 15" × 15"
I've always loved parrot tulips. Their unusual shapes, ruffled edges and unexpected color variations make them endlessly interesting to paint.
I was drawn to the layers of pink, lavender and soft rose, with just a little mint green to shift the balance. I wanted to let the petals become shapes of their own, building the composition through brushstrokes and the subtle differences between one pink and another.
Color harmony is what keeps me coming back to the easel. There is so much to discover in even the simplest subject.
Details
Original oil on linen panel
Artwork: 6" × 6"
Framed: 15" × 15"
