I wonder if insects think this, especially bees; think pink. As the title of this post implies, the featured work is a group of flowers that are a bright, hot shade of pink, with a shade of red towards the middle and bright yellow pistons sticking out. This process of attracting bees must work in nature's grand scheme - as I was attempting to photograph this group, insects were flying all around them. I actually had to shoot my subject from a distance and use the zoom lens, so as not to disturb the balance of daily work for the bees and me getting stung!
I used a fan brush to glaze on some white paint in order to highlight the fine ridges of each petal. I added a touch of violet for shadow on some of the petals. I was a little nervous taking some of these artistic liberties, but in the end, I liked the effect.
This particular work has now been framed and will be featured in my latest art showing coming up in October. I'm using a gold frame purchased at a yard sale. Numerous readers ask me frequently what frames (or type) should they use. In my humble opinion - it's your art work. Frame it as you like it best! Experiment - see what you like! Because in the end, if you don't like it, that thought process will be conveyed to others - verbally or not.
Until next time,
The Happy Painter,
Jill
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