I just realized something as I hit the "new post" button on my blogging dashboard - this marks my 101st post. While this may seem to be yawn city to some, for me it's quite an accomplishment. And I'd like to thank you for being part of it.
I've had the following mantra on several of my business cards over the years - "Dedicated to Beauty". To me, beauty is the essence of many things, especially flowers. This is one of the main reason why I have painted so many floral works over the years. I must admit, however, that beauty is the most difficult aspect to relay in a painting. One flower may be at its peak bloom, another past its prime, and yet another has yet to open.
This peculiarity of nature has never phased me. I realize if I wait until the "perfect moment" to paint a flower, I probably will never get the chance to paint it at all. Each flower is beautiful no matter what phase of life it is currently in.
In today's painting, even though the majority of the flowers are in full bloom, the dropped flower (in the lower right) is beautiful as well. It still adds character to the composition.
Until next time,
The Happy Painter,
Jill
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