Hydrangea Heaven, 12" x 12"

Mixed Media (Acrylic and Resin) on Gallery Depth Wood Panel. Framed.

This piece was based upon a gorgeous hydrangea I happened upon during a country drive. The beautiful colour variations were unlike any hydrangea I have ever seen and I knew that I would love to paint it. I hope that this painting makes you think of a time when you may have stumbled upon a hidden treasure in plain sight, and the joy that discovering brings.

Elmira-based Canadian artist Melissa Passmore uses the power of colour in nature to invoke emotion and reflection of the moment at hand. A lack of background removes additional distraction and places the focus on the movement and light of the petals. She hopes that it highlights the beauty of a single moment in time that is there for us all if we endeavor to look for it.