Realistic Still Life Oil Painting | Blue Hydrangeas and Books

Some paintings feel like a whisper - soft color, quiet light, and a sense of pause. I wanted this piece to hold that stillness, the simple beauty of a flower resting where a story once ended.

This realistic still life oil painting features a single stem of blue hydrangeas resting on two white books, captured in gentle light and calm shadow. It’s a peaceful oil painting process exploring tone, balance, and the quiet poetry of everyday moments.

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Materials:
Fredrix Knickerbocker Canvas (Self Stretched)→ https://bit.ly/4k8NyuT
Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua Dual Marker - 272 Warm Grey III→ https://bit.ly/4fBmNxo
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Gamblin Gamvar Varnish→ https://bit.ly/45oHhqa
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