18 cm (w) x 27 cm (h), pastels on acid-free coloured-ground ‘Canson’ paper.
Date produced: 1992-1996.

This was a reasonably quick colour study of the hydrangeas growing at the back of our house. I was keen to capture the tones and colours seen as quickly as possible, within the one session. Pastels on paper allows me to record the tones and colours much quicker than using oil or acrylic paints.