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

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  • Lenor Filler says:

    very pretty .. but never got any daffodils this spring form you

  • Cecelia Richardson says:

    Beautiful picture-the flowers in Vermont are late but they seemed to be more vibrant than most years.

  • Karen Moorman says:

    They are lovely flowers. The painting is gorgeous. Everything here in Minneapolis is late this year too. Always something to look forward too

  • Joan connor says:

    Beautiful! The leaves say it’s cold And they need water.

  • Dannielle Genovese says:

    I love how you painted these beautiful flowers. Zooming in on them brings them to life.

  • brian blaine says:

    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!

  • Victoria Schneider says:

    Simply LOVELY, Peter….and a “mere suggestion of dragonfly” speaks through the leaves. Your eye captures food for the imagination. Yes….it’s MAGICAL!

  • Mike Clifford says:

    Outstanding.

  • Leslie Carbine says:

    This painting has a style and character all its own. It’s lovely!

  • Mary Lee Niethold says:

    Beautiful picture of flowers we don’t see in the desert

  • Deanie says:

    I love rhododendrons too. Ours bloomed a little late on Long Island, too.

  • Linda says:

    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!

  • Lenor Filler says:

    I realized I have to back away from this one to really enjoy it !!

  • Rebecca Rimson says:

    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!)

  • Doris Michel says:

    What a feeling, summer is coming with force. The rhododendrons are spectacular.

  • Constancia Bonak says:

    It has been an unusual and beautiful flower/blossom Spring-Early Summer. Thank you for adding your canvas of color !!

  • Joanne 34975 Magnan says:

    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

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