Rhododendrons Jun 24, 2019
One of the side benefits of being an artist is that you learn about what you choose to paint.
Here, I learned what this beautiful, bountiful flowering shrub is.
And how to spell it.
It seems things are blooming a little later than usual, but now they’re making up for lost time.
A big thanks to our wonderful neighbors Nancy and Chris for providing another great subject.
12X16
Oil on panel
very pretty .. but never got any daffodils this spring form you
Beautiful picture-the flowers in Vermont are late but they seemed to be more vibrant than most years.
They are lovely flowers. The painting is gorgeous. Everything here in Minneapolis is late this year too. Always something to look forward too
Beautiful! The leaves say it’s cold And they need water.
I love how you painted these beautiful flowers. Zooming in on them brings them to life.
If you capture shapes, lights, and shadows accurately, you can be as abstract as you want and still capture the heart and soul of the subject. What a great rendition!
Simply LOVELY, Peter….and a “mere suggestion of dragonfly” speaks through the leaves. Your eye captures food for the imagination. Yes….it’s MAGICAL!
Outstanding.
This painting has a style and character all its own. It’s lovely!
Beautiful picture of flowers we don’t see in the desert
I love rhododendrons too. Ours bloomed a little late on Long Island, too.
I love this: the colors, shapes, background and foreground and, of course, the subject! I don’t know if rhododendrons grow here but everything else is slow coming in due to a long and coolish May and early June. A week of warm, sunny weather can make a huge difference! Thanks for such a lovely painting!
I realized I have to back away from this one to really enjoy it !!
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Aaah, rhodies have such diversity and beauty. They’re very popular here on the northern California coast of Humboldt County and it was a no-brainer what to plant, especially since they thrive in our climate. Some are tree height! For a scrumptious fragrance, buy r. cowbell. It’s past its bloom now but worth every sniff. (As an aside, I love Vermont!)
What a feeling, summer is coming with force. The rhododendrons are spectacular.
It has been an unusual and beautiful flower/blossom Spring-Early Summer. Thank you for adding your canvas of color !!
Hello, Peter.
I have a 25+year-old rhododendron outside my kitchen window in exactly this color. Have you been in my yard? Ha ha. Actually I am in New Hampshire. I enjoy your work. Thank you for sharing. Jo