I've started another hollyhock painting. This size painting has worked out so well for me. I started doing these tall thin works when I had several pieces of watercolor paper that size. I use plexiglass as support for my paper- I just tape the paper on and begin painting. Well, these narrow pieces of paper were left over from trimming the full sheets to fit onto the plexiglass, and I didn't want to waste them. I love floral botanical paintings, and I thought it would be a good idea to paint single flowers, such as irises and hollyhocks, like this one shown here. They seem to sell quite well. People like the small size that fit well around entryways, windows, etc.
These paintings are so much fun to do. Perfect that I got my mailorder of new paint and brushes today! The dominant pink is Windsor Newtons "rose madder genuine." I know it isn't as permanent a color a permanent rose or opera, but the color is the exact match to those gorgeous hollyhocks.
A perfect painting to do on a rainy day!
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