Magenta clematis climbing a trellis in the sun with plenty of shadows. The relationship between the flowers, structure, shadows, and light captivated me. I started by observing these vines in the garden, then created multiple small charcoal sketches to determine the design before blocking in and building layers of paint.

"Relationships"

12" x 16" oil on canvas panel

Framed in silver

Shown in the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County member show Oct. 20-27, Yeungling Mansion in Pottsville PA.