Springtime Memories - dogwood blossoms by floral artist Arleta Pech

Springtime Memories by Arleta Pech available from Prickly Pear Galleries.

 

"When I'm traveling it's so wonderful to work with flowers that are native to an area. I only paint flowers I can see or touch so that I can truly capture them. A still life setting is only there to enhance the flowers. In this case, I realized that the home's mantel was a perfect setting for the dogwood. But capturing just the right light meant moving furniture out of the way, throwing open the drapes, and digging through cabinets of antiques. I became obsessed with sketching and arranging the dogwood (much to the homeowner's amusement as she watched the creative process take hold of the artist)." - Arleta Pech.

 

Giclee canvas released 2008.