Once in a while i discover a painter that makes me dizzy with the urge to buy paintbrushes and blank canvases. Now of course I could never do what Parastoo Ganjei does, not even close, but I've always had the dream of being able to paint flowers. Not birds, not people, just flowers.
In the mean time I would not mind owning a wall full of her work. She's quite prolific and her work is completely affordable and available on her website.
She tries to paint several times a week, but I like that her painting are not postage stamp size like so many 'painting a day'.
I found Parastoo Ganjei (don't you love that name) via Gretchen Kelly, another glorious artist I told you all about here.
Now I'm off to visit your blogs for the first time in a while. Let see how prolific you guys have been...
I love the chunky and spontaneous brushwork on the last painting - great post!
Posted by: Natalie R | June 03, 2009 at 06:43 PM
OOOOOH, I love them all. I sent it to my mother in law who also paints florals.
Posted by: shelly beson | June 03, 2009 at 07:07 PM
I just discovered your blog, thanks to Charlotte's Simply Divine Love blog. I'm fascinated by your blog name, Hidden in France, and wonder how you chose it. I'm a lunatic Francophile and will find lots in your blog to enjoy!
Posted by: Jane | June 03, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Beautiful, beautiful roses, xv.
Posted by: Vicki Archer | June 03, 2009 at 10:50 PM
you know there is a method to painting flowers that you could learn from someone skilled. if you have any artistic talent whatsoever it's easier than it looks. just sayin'.
Posted by: my favorite and my best | June 04, 2009 at 04:49 AM
you might try doing some florals with black sandpaper pages and soft pastels (soft as in type not color). you would be amazed how wonderful these can be.
Posted by: susan | June 04, 2009 at 12:27 PM
I just wanted to let you know that I have awarded your blog the 'One Lovely Blog' award!
Stop by my blog to pick up your award.
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Posted by: Sarah | June 04, 2009 at 12:52 PM
These are cute!
Posted by: Slices of Beauty | June 04, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Wow. She really has a talent there. Beautiful!
Posted by: muralimanohar | June 05, 2009 at 12:21 AM
They remind me of the Scottish Colourists, some of my favourite painters.
Posted by: Peonies and Polaroids | July 14, 2009 at 11:41 AM