Daisies and Hollyhocks

Yellow Daisies always look good with a backdrop of blue. I go back to my regular Flowers First, Leaves Last sequence of painting. The corner of a Bright brush is used to make the delicate petals.

A dangling vine fills out the Daisy container. Then the shadows of the White Hollyhocks are blocked in with various shades of Ultramarine Blue + White, Dioxazine Purple + White and Pthalo Blue + White.

The foliage is painted with warm greens made of Ultramarine Blue + Lemon Yellow. Next I add the centers with a thin mix of Magenta + Liquin.

The characteristic tall, seed pod lined stalks of the Hollyhocks gently sway in the soft breeze drifting in through the open archway. White highlights on the crepe paper like flowers are added and all that’s left to do is paint the bright yellow stamens in the middle of the blossoms.

A Whisper of Serenity   30″ x 40″   Original Oil Painting

We’re done. Wouldn’t you just love to linger in the courtyard garden and drink in the fragrance of the roses? Serenaded by A Whisper of Serenity as the water happily splashes in the fountain. Venture out onto the soft grass, let the sweet little lamb nibble your fingers and then head down to explore the old mill. A delightful memory of Bucks County! Hugs, Mikki Senkarik

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