Hyacinths On My Windowsill by Bobbie Matulja

Hyacinths On My Windowsill - Mixed media (acrylic and oil pastel) on Jacksons medium rough 22 x 30 inch eco paper - Jan 29th 2025

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Such a hint of spring coming soon Bobbie. I like the textures you have created and the elegant blooms.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 04 Feb 10:57:47

Three nice postings Bobbie , this is my favourite one .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 04 Feb 11:01:52

Another lovely mixed media painting - I love hyacinths too

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 04 Feb 12:41:56

Three good posts Bobbie, I also think this is my favourite.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Tue 04 Feb 13:38:49

Three lovely pictures Bobbie, nicely done.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 04 Feb 15:39:59

Thanks all. Of the 3 pieces I posted this morning, this is the one I was least sure of - so it's nice to know Paul and Andrew like it best. It almost went in the bin after I finished the acrylic layer, but adding the oil pastel has added some definition. The hyacinths are still hanging in there, and they smell wonderful.

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Tue 04 Feb 18:01:15

This is my favourite too Bobbie - I love the blues and browns and the bold drawing.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Tue 04 Feb 18:47:12

Well rescued Bobbie! I love the scent of Hyacinths, and their cheery appearance at a dark time of year. Beautifully painted.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 05 Feb 17:11:57

Really good rescue Bobbie.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Wed 05 Feb 20:49:34

Thank you Sarah, Fiona and Sandra.

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Thu 06 Feb 16:19:35

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04/02/2025

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I always grow hyacinths for Christmas - which despite my best efforts, usually bloom 3 or 4 weeks after the festivities are over. Mixed media (acrylic and oil pastel) on Jacksons 22 x 30 inch medium rough eco paper. I was experimenting with this deckle edged paper, which is made from recycled cotton. It is very stiff and textured and didn't like water based acrylic paint, so I let the paint dry and used oil pastel to add definition as a rescue job!

About the Artist

Bobbie Matulja

I'm a busy Churchwarden from a rural parish in South Shropshire. After stupidly turning down a place at Art College when I was 18, I joined an adult education course in 2010 which re-ignited my creativity. Since then, I've enjoyed building skills and experience, taking courses with artists whose…

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