I hold a profound affection for New England's hydrangeas, particularly the bush variety. ...
... read the story behind the painting ...

I hold a profound affection for New England's hydrangeas, particularly the bush variety. Their grandeur and the captivating transformation from white to green, pink, red, and brown never fail to captivate me. I paint these blossoms repeatedly, constantly searching for fresh inspiration.

While trimming them for another intricate still life, I came to realize that the true essence resided not just in the final masterpiece's beauty but in the journey of its creation. As I carefully selected flowers for my composition, some lay beside my old, weathered shears, revealing a narrative. Equally significant was the role of the shears, symbolizing the various steps that culminated in the painting's completion.


Title: The Tragic LIfe of Hydrangeas
Year: 2023
Size: 8x10
Media: Oil paint on Canvas Panel
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