"Al Fresco” A Study in Shadow and Reflection

Beschreibung

Summer is the season of light and flowers. The watercolor painting “Al Fresco” investigates how the summer sun meddles with the simple colors of hydrangeas and kalanchoe. Strong directional light always creates strong shadows, and this image features an intricate pattern across the blue linen. A surprise effect comes from the brilliant scarlet clusters sharing their hot reflection on the cool blue petals. Further reflections are seen in the jardiniere and leaves.