Memories of Hydrangeas

At 36 by 36 inches, Memories of Hydrangeas presents a quiet, layered scene where color and texture come together to suggest a familiar natural space through abstraction. The painting’s horizontal layout holds a dense base of deep green tones, textured to evoke the feeling of tall grasses or thick foliage. Above this ground, soft blues blend with subtle speckles of pink, lavender, and white, hinting at a sky touched by gentle blooms. The surface is built with repeated splatters that create depth without relying on sharp details, inviting the eye to move slowly across a shifting field of color.

The composition feels like a moment caught between seasons, where light filters through leaves and the presence of the hydrangeas lingers like a memory. There’s a subtle luminosity in the layering, a delicate shimmer that feels natural rather than polished. The interplay of color and texture suggests growth and renewal, reflecting the quiet joy and calm found in time spent close to nature.

This work is inspired by the memories of hydrangeas growing in my grandmother’s yard when I was a child. Those vivid blues, purples, and pinks left a lasting impression, filled with a sense of happiness and comfort that I have sought to capture through abstract expression. This painting is framed in a black metal floater frame for a contemporary presentation.