White Camellias in a Glass Jar SOLD

Camellia Sasanqua blooms in November and December next to my front door.  It is a fragrant camellia with a delicate white flower,and a fabulous perfume.   I love the contrast of the stiff leathery leaves and the baby-skin soft petals.  I also like the dramatic contrast between a lot of high key whites and grays and the dark stems and leaves. On my ETSY store.

Red Camellia on the Table, Camellia Bouquet Against Gray, Red Flowers and Round Glass Vase SOLD

ETSY store.

One of the flowers in the Red Camellia bouquet fell off so I left it on the table and added it to the painting.  Spring has finally arrived and everything is in bloom at once.  Flowers that have been hanging on for weeks are suddenly spent and wilted.  The camellias have been resisting the wet cold weather but the sunshine has done them in.  I like the waxy stiff leaves and the simple color scheme - red, green, and gold against gray. On my ETSY store

Thre Red Camellia in a Round Glass Vase SOLD

It's spring, the camellias are blooming - time to paint!  How to make a light-struck area without painting pasty pink?  I used a medium that allowed me to thin my reds and apply the oil almost like watercolor-very dilute with the white of the canvas showing through.   I like the shape of the vase and the repeat in the circular arrangement of the flowers.  Since this one just sold, look for more of my work at the Vashon Art Studio Tour the first two weekends in May.  Link to map of Vashon Art Studio Tour.