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The hydrangeas are still blooming with a little help from me watering them. I used one of my Ball jars for this painting. Growing up we had a garden and I learned canning from my aunt Adelaide. She also liked flowers so she would still like this use.
I have been trying to find a mdf or masonite board that is formadehyde free and moisture resistant. Currently I use Ampersand hardboard panel and cut to size on a table saw. I will then coat with Golden GCA100 then 2 coats of gessoe. Sometimes a final coat of Liquitex transparent gessoe with colored acrylic added which gives a nice grainy finish that works well for my style of painting. During my internet search I found a product called Medite II which is formadahyde free. Does anyone use this and where can you find it.?
6 x 8 Oil on Raymar panel.
Carlene, hydrangeas have long been one of my favorite flowers. I think it's a childhood thing. My grandmother had a long, long hedge of hydrangeas that were soft blue. When they all bloomed they were stunning! I think the bell jar is perfect for these flowers. Brings back double the memories. You have painted this bouquet beautifully. Good shadows and lights. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love hydrangeas and you paint them so well!
ReplyDeleteI like the way glass reflects light onto the table. Wonderful. Backlit still lifes are fun!
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