Recently I took a trip over to the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. I wanted to paint the roses on the trellises and wasn't sure if they were blooming yet. According to one of the horticultural specialists the aren't at their peak yet, but as you can see they are blooming. Hopefully I will get back there and do another painting. I love this spot because it reminds me of Monet's Garden when I painted there.
When I finished the roses on the trellises I went into the walled garden. These flowers are Canterbury Bells. I used a bit of oil pastel on this in addition to the watercolors.
Nice work on the trellis... I love the depth of the composition.
ReplyDeleteBoth are great. The roses are beautiful and feel I could walk right under them. The bells are neat. I never use oil pastels, I guess they would repel the watercolor, right?
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I'm drawn to the rose trellises! Vibrant and good depth.
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