Another Bouquet by Tamara

A photographer friend of mine was having surgery this summer. She sent me a pic of a lovely bouquet of flowers that she had received and inquired "could I paint these?" Not sure if she meant whether I thought I was skilled enough to paint them or if she was simply asking if I would paint them. Nonetheless, I ran with the idea, trying to rise to the challenge either way. I also thought that a painting of the bouquet would make the perfect get well gift.

I am very happy to report that my friend has since recovered from her surgery; had some very minor complications but is doing just fine now. However, my bad, because 2 months later I'm still "working" on the "hope you feel better soon" project. I did eventually finish the flowers and hope that she can recognize them. She also has the challenge that everyone faces at least once in their lifetime of finding a frame that works.

Confession is good for the soul and I have to say here that I feel like I cheated a little for adding some teeny tiny flowers to fill in a few small gaps and for moving a couple of flowers around. I think we euphemistically call that artistic license. I did try to stay true to the original colors of the bouquet which wasn't at all easy for me. They are quite different from the flowers that I usually paint, the ones that apparently grow only in my imagination.