by Frank Costantino | Mar 9, 2018 | Florals
As a graphic and color study of the curved form of a single spring jonquil, the flower’s brilliant yellow field prompted this color experiment, applying a striking complimentary outline to vibrate and intensify the hue of the petals. The blossom’s sinuous curves...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 9, 2018 | Florals
A controlled exercise in color finessing variants of vibrant hues, from my ongoing fascination with Nature’s color, form and complexity of flowers. Purchase Options Limited Edition of 100, Archival Print __________ 9″ x 12″ – $95 ...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 9, 2018 | Florals
An effusive study of the bursting shapes and vibrant analogous colors of cosmos, stasis and lavender amid greenery, contrasted by a suggestive warm glow of summer. Purchase Options Limited Edition of 100, Archival Print __________ 9″ x 12″ – $95 ...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 9, 2018 | Florals
A segment of an abundant bouquet, this grouping of unfurling rosebuds was a study in various red hues and intensities. The pleasure of painting them barely exceeded the pleasure of their subtle scent. Painting six is not the same as painting one… Purchase...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 9, 2018 | Florals
Multiple sunflower blossoms, a favorite subject, were cut from a stand I planted in a nearby public square. Selected for their different sizes, seed head colors and degrees of flowering, their arrangement was set and drawn for a demo at a Utrecht’s store. The washes...
by Frank Costantino | Mar 9, 2018 | Florals
Arranged in a tinted blue vase, this exuberant bouquet of vibrant homegrown sunflowers on an oak table in front of a sunny window was so strikingly bright, it highlighted the table’s surface, while back lighting the flowers and leaves. The curvature of the glass vase...