Monday, June 13, 2011

Hollyhock House by Julie Riker

16x12
oil on canvas

     I don't seem to be able to grow hollyhocks in my garden.  I try, but they always turn brown and bumpy with rust before they bloom.  So when I spotted this charming house in Mechanicsburg I had to paint it. 

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6 comments:

Dianne Lorden said...

Julie, I just love the color of that house. I haven't grown hollyhocks for years and I'm glad you spotted this home so you could paint this scene. You did a great job!

Julie Riker said...

Thanks Diane. I love this charming house too.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Julie - I used to pass this house on my way to and from work, and always thought I should paint it. You captured it perfectly - so beautiful!

Taryn Day said...

Great painting- vivid colors, and I love the way you've composed it.

Mary Beth Brath said...

Excellent work Julie.

Cecelia Lyden said...

This is a stunner, Julie. Tight, interesting composition and drawing--beautiful sunlit colors.