TM9198 From the Camellia House 30×40 oil on panel

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to paint a still life – no movement! I need to see plants that are alive and following the sun or dancing with a breeze. These camellias at the greenhouse were begging me to paint their portrait. It was a pleasure to say yes. Details below. Enjoy.

TM9198 From the Camellia House – close-up

TM9198 From the Camellia House – detail from upper right showing use of roller and semi-transparent overlays

TM9198 From the Camellia House – detail from right side