Hydrangeas #1
24×24″
Acrylic, charcoal, and pastel on cradled panel
©2016 Lucinda Howe
$1,100

June is hydrangea season in South Carolina and the recent showers are keeping them well hydrated.  My cousin Pat offered me this lush bouquet from her yard to model for a painting.  I used a mixed media technique starting with a panel textured with acrylic medium and combining acrylic paints, charcoal, and pastels.

As a floral gift, hydrangeas can carry a variety of meanings.  I prefer to think of them as symbols of gratitude and thanksgiving.  I’m grateful for verdant gardens, generous gardeners, and art-loving readers.  Thanks for your friendship!