Hydrangeas in a Small Vase original painting rose prints this piece captures the essence

this piece captures the essence of an Indian summer that graced the season with its lingering warmth

savouring the sweet taste of the moment

daily grumpiness and  misery my then toddler son gave him the nickname Mr Grumpy

The choice of colours

Hydrangeas in a Small Vase original painting rose prints this piece captures the essenceWhen the summer winds playfully whipped through my garden, a few beautiful hydrangea blossoms became their unwitting victims. But rather than lament their fate, I chose to embrace the opportunity, swiftly trimming the casualties and placing them lovingly in a vase. Waste not, want not, as they say! These vibrant blooms became the focal point of a painting I created during the Worcestershire Open Studios in 2022. Surrounded by the energy of the event