9" x 12"
Arches 140#CP
Though the recent extreme temps are giving these magnificent flowers a 'challenge', the lace-cap hydrangeas are still such a magnificent sight! The cool blues and purples of the lace-caps in my garden temper the 100F heat and humidity just by their color and bright spot in the shade.
Hydrangeas come in so many varieties of shapes and forms. I purchased a new variety that is supposed to remain pink despite the pH of the soil -- we'll see .... I am waiting for the weather to cool a bit before I subject another plant to such intense weather!
Still no rain and another hot, hot, hot day ... Stay cool ...!
Lin Frye
North Carolina
I said something very similar on my garden blog about the weather. Ha... Your sketch is just beautiful. I have been inspired by your paintings. I like the way you put a little touch in the background. It seems to highlight the sketch without taking over. The hues in the leaves make the light dance through the sketch too. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Lisa! Yes, the heat and humidity is terrible. Even at 10 pm last night, you could hardly breathe outdoors ...
ReplyDeleteLin, beautiful painting. Yes I also have different varieties of these beauties, you just inspired me to go out there and paint them. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful. I recognized them right away - they look just like the one's in my mom's back yard.
ReplyDeleteWow! You've captured these Hydrangeas beautifully Lin! When they flower here in South Africa in December, they also provide a bit of coolness int he summer heat!
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