Faded Tulips

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Tulips always look so sad when they're dying and this is a lovely representation Helen

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 07 Apr 11:14:37

Thanks Heather, they do look a bit sorry for themselves, but so interesting to study, along with their murky water!

Posted by Helen Tarr on Wed 07 Apr 19:58:56

Beautifully painted, as all flower paintings in your gallery.

Posted by Iwona Zwolak on Thu 08 Apr 08:18:40

Thank you so much Iwona, I'm so glad you are enjoying my work.

Posted by Helen Tarr on Thu 08 Apr 10:55:11

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07/04/2021

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These were the first tulips I got my hands this year, and I painted them over and over until they completely wilted. It was really fascinating to see how the colours and shapes of the flowers changed as they decayed, the greens becoming pale and creamy, the flower heads becoming dark and twisted. I've stopped discarding my flowers now, which is all a bit Miss Havisham, but offers a whole new angle on the floral still-life theme.

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Price: £285

Picture Size: 10"x10"

About the Artist

Helen Tarr

I am an artist and art tutor, and share my passion for painting through my classes, demonstrations and plein-air workshops. I mainly paint in oils on canvas and, while I often work from photographs, I paint from direct observation whenever possible, either from still-life or outside to create a…

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