Double Delight

Hollyhocks and more hollyhocks!  I have numerous reference photos... and as I scan my iphoto albums the hollyhocks call out to me with their big happy faces.   A cute bulbous nose, full of pollen, surrounded by a large ruffled collar gives the impression of a colourful clown, rather than a flower bloom.  It would seem that I am not the only one with a vivid imagination regarding hollyhocks... have a look at this site, and see how to make hollyhock dolls from the buds and blooms.

Let me know if you try making one.

NFS
10x10 oil on canvas.