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| "Dahlia Patch" 18x14 oil on panel $980 |
For my upcoming featured artist show in March at the Scott Milo Gallery I wanted some flower paintings. I love painting flowers and haven't done any for awhile so I went through my reference photos and found a series of pictures from the Dahlia Patch outside the post office in Port Gamble.
(M Graham color) and Cad Orange. The mix was a color similar to the mid tone Dahlia shade. Then using a paper towel I wiped out the highlights and flower shapes very loosely. I tried to stay as loose as possible on the first layer filling in the whole canvas and graduating contrast from dark to light as I reach for the color in the sky. I splattered the canvas with dark and light thinned paint to add textural interest. As I added more layers of paint I picked out leaves and petals. At that point it is good to set the work aside and come back with fresh eyes to make adjustments.
An exhibition reception will be hosted by the Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes on March 6th 2026 for all those who would like to see the paintings in person. Joining me in this fine art exhibition will be Rowen Carey, Lorna Libert, Bithia Bjurman, Donna Nevitt Radtke, and Ron Radtke.
I am very fond of M Graham paint! I used it almost exclusively long before they sponsored me because of my love of alla prima painting. This paint will stay loose and fresh on the pallet longer than others. If you would like to learn more about this fine product check out their website HERE
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