I adore the colours of hydrangeas in the fall. They lose that bright summer blues and pinks and become faded. Even the whites turn a faded green. Some dried brown petals turn the blooms into pieces of art in shades of all colours.
I did the the first sketch too stiff and controlled into a round ball, even though I am not too unhappy with the colours.
So I decided to do another sketch, this time much looser, maybe not immediately recognizable as an hydrangea, but I have never cared about likeness. Loose, fluid painting with personal interpretation is much more important to me.
ronelle
Some of my very favorites and you have captured them so prettily.
Stunning!! I totally agree with you, I love that faded colour. Here in the south of France, Hydrangeas turn that colour much too early! They are now bright green!!!!