Limelight Hydrangeas with Acrylic
It has been an unusually rainy week at the beach,
so I haven’t been able to paint on the porch
I have been watching Wimbledon and reading
which I’ve really enjoyed,
but sadly I’ve no new paintings to share
Limelight Hydrangeas are one of my favorite summer flowers
They are at their peak right now, mid summer, in parts of the South
Today I am going to re-share this acrylic painting of hydrangeas
I did of my friend Pam’s beautiful garden
The top photo is from one of her Everyday Living posts
The photo underneath is the picture “painted” with the Waterlogue app
Waterlogue is a great way to simplify a complex subject,
breaking it down into simpler masses of color
Then I printed both versions out for reference while painting
I used a limited color palette and a black underpainting
Mixing your own color variations from a limited palette
keeps your painting cohesive
I made a few strokes establish where the main blooms will be
Next the sky, grass and some greens are added
Building the fence with layers of color
Details to the blooms
Adding leaves and other details
Lightening the sky and finishing blooms
All done
You can visit Pam here to see more of her incredible gardens
“Pam’s Hydrangeas” 14″ x 14″ acrylic on wrapped canvas
Pam’s Hydrangeas is also available on 26 different items
in my Society 6 Shop here
You can see all my designs in the Society 6 Shop here
Happy Painting~
Be Fearless!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity /What’s for Dinner
Between Naps on the Porch /All About Home
Our Tiny Nest / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party
Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators / Full Plate Thursday
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Jenna, I am so happy you shared this again. I love my painting so much and it has found a home in the Sunshine Cottage. I have two pillows and a tote bag that I have enjoyed. One of the pillows will be in my Tea On Tuesdays upcoming post. Your talent is amazing and thank you for the shout out! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Pam, I am so glad you’re enjoying it! I love to paint hydrangeas, I need to do another painting of your incredible garden soon!
Oh Jenna, I would love that!
This is really lovely, Jenna. I always enjoy Pam’s hydrangeas — and all her flowers. To see them so beautifully interpreted by your painting is a real joy. I love the softness of the colors in both the photo and your painting, perfectly captured. I don’t remember seeing it before, so thanks for the reshare!
Oh Jeanie, thank you so much! Acrylic is my favorite medium~
Jenna, I remember you sharing this, and it is one of my favorites! You captured Pam’s hydrangeas perfectly! The painting is absolutely beautiful! I’m so happy you shared this again. Have a wonderful weekend, sweet friend!
Thank you so much Shannon, I appreciate your sweet comments! Have a great weekend!
Pam’s real life yard is amazing and your painting is just as gorgeous!
Thank you Leslie Anne, have a great weekend!
This was such a sweet post!
I love your painting of Pam’s Limelights! You make it look so easy.
I agree with Pam… you are so talented!
Aw, thank you Nancy~ Happy Weekend!
I love hydrangeas. You have painted so effortlessly and beautifully.
Thank you Angie!
Beautiful Jenna! I remember this painting of Pam’s beautiful hydrangeas, such a pretty rendition too! It is so incredibly hot and humid here, Happy Weekend ♥
Thank you Mary, I love to paint your beautiful garden too, keep calm and keep the AC on!
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers, and you have painted a very creative and lovely portrayal of Pam’s garden!
Thank you Mary, I love to paint hydrangeas 🙂
Beautiful painting, Jenna! 💚 I love hydrangeas too.
Thank you Patty Anne!
Beautiful painting! I’m sorry your beach time isn’t conducive to painting this week, but I bet it is fun and relaxing to read with the rain beating down outside.
Yes, I am reading a cozy mystery series and a fun romantic comedy. The rain did clear yesterday and it was beautiful
Wow – you are amazing! That is such a beautiful painting of Pam’s gorgeous garden, and I love that I can get my own in your shop! And I love to follow along with your technique. Thanks for the fun and beautiful post!
Thank you so much Barbara! Are you enjoying your Society 6 shop, it’s a lot of fun to be able to create items from your own photos isn’t it, it’s like magic!
This one is lots of fun….and interesting how the dark canvas gives you added depth. Brave and bold, and I love it! Sandi
Thanks so much Sandi!
That is beautiful! It has been a really rainy summer here too.
Thank you so much Joanne!
Beautiful painting Jenna and I always love “watching” you paint as you go. Pam’s garden is gorgeous and you have captured it just perfectly. Fearless indeed and such amazing talent! Happy Monday to you!
Thanks so much Kim, painting flowers is my favorite!