Group of GREEN prints for a collage
Midsummer in South Carolina is all about green. Even though the weather is hot and dry, the native vegetation remains green, if a bit dusty and wilted. Spring flowers fade and autumn hues are far away, but shrubs and weeds are making the most of chlorophyll. When it’s finally our turn for one of those scattered afternoon thunderstorms, the rain washes off the dust and makes the greens brighter for a few days.
Wall and trees support the garden even during dry spells when the plants are dusty
In the studio, I appreciate the air conditioning and draw inspiration from the trees and shrubs outside my windows. I’m sorting my stacks of gelli prints looking for shapes and color combinations that appeal to me. I’m combining paint and paper in abstract designs. It will take many layers to express the lushness of the summer garden.
Gelli prints in green sorted by light, middle and dark values
Another group of prints that may work together
First layers of a work in progress
I will leave you with a short video meditation on Green…
6 Comments
So much accomplished
I could be green with envy
BOOM! Proud to know you
Thanks, Sharon. What a creative response!
Always enjoy. You demonstrate that Plein Air Green isn’t just Green
Yes, green has many variations! Thanks, Donna.
Your work is just great
Your haiku is just fabulous
And I love it all
Thanks, Harriette!