Bees in the Hollyhocks

 

 

​Pretty pink hollyhocks growing so tall

 that they seem to be reaching into the bright blue skies.

Their perfume attracting bees 

which gather the nectar and spread the pollen.

Acrylic base painting with details added in oil.

 

10" x 8" acrylic and oil on canvas panel

 

available on DPW auction

beginning bid $45.

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Bees and Blooms

This is an oil over acrylic painting of a corner in a flower garden.  

I like the formal white post on which grow the blue/purple wisteria. 

The red roses offer a splash of contrast. 

As I was working on this painting, I noticed a hum and looked 

and saw several bees moving about from flower to flower. 

Originally I did not add them, but I was never happy with this painting 

until in reworking the picture I added the bees. 

Now it feels right.

10" x 8" oil on canvas board

available on DPW auction