Peonies in blue-sold

Oil on linen, 6" x 8"

The last peonies from my garden... now on to the roses...

Peonies and peaches

Oil on canvas, 6" x 8"

The peonies bloom for such a short amount of time, and every year I try to get at least one painting of them. Painting white flowers never seems to get easier. It's always a struggle mixing the right values and colors to define the shape. This is a study for a larger piece.