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In northern Virginia, where I live, the magnolia trees are budding now; by the next week, they will dot the sky with their noble flowers. Whereas cherry blossoms are dainty and flirty, magnolia flowers are elegant and proper. Magnolias are very popular in Korea; we even have a beautiful song about them.
This still life setup posed a major challenge. All the props were white (or transparent); so was the backdrop. The only colors were found in the branches and the faint pink magnolia buds. The shadows lacked colors as well. All purity and Oriental. So I had to make up colors. Nothing overpowering, but subtle grays and mauves--just like an early spring day. But there is a whiff of spring in the air. It shows that although I am a colorist, I can also exercise restraint in my color choices when the occasion calls for.
Your landscapes are my favorites, but I like this, too!
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