Spring Fling
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Spring Fling
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
I cannot cause light; the most I can do is try to put myself in the path of its beam.
~ Annie Dillard [fr. Pilgrim At Tinker Creek]
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It is believed a botanical professor, Charles de L'Ecluse, brought the tulip to Holland in 1593, having purchased it in Istanbul. The professor admired the work of the Flemish painter Paul Rubens, and after the tulip was propagated at Leiden University, it was shipped to him. Painters loved to paint the tulip. The Golden Age of Dutch painting was abundant with still life compositions of the tulip. Special tulip books were published, as were catalogues for wealthy collectors.
Today, 15 groups with approximately 2,600 varieties of tulips exist, with Holland exporting 60% of the world's tulips. The species bulbs are more vigorous than the weaker hybrids which tend not to lose vigour after a year or two but whichever is used, it is now the 'people's flower' , cherished by all.
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Bright tulips are a cause for celebration in the springtime, their appearance a signature to the end of the quiet slumber of its preceding season.
My original macro image of these cheery blooms, squared ...then painted digitally: a contemporary play with colour and light to reflect their joy and happiness in the warm sunshine as they splash their colours around.....nature in all its gleeful splendour :)
♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Roses And Tulips
Contemporary
Fine Arts Professionals
Images That Excite You
Pictures For Presents
First Friday Gallery
Phenomenal Club
Arts Fantastic World
10 Plus
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May 16th, 2017
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Comments (36)
Michael Mirijan
This delightful picture is featured on the Master page of the “PHENOMENAL CLUB” group, and may it be known, that the author is a full member of that exceptional group. Hearty congratulations to the great artist.
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Bill Morgenstern
Outstanding Connie. The ligh,t motion, and spirit comes through as a true celebration of Spring!! L&F
Kumar Annamalai
The colour tones, bright, bold and very expressive. This together with the patterns produce an amazing image. Truly magnifique!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Kumar! I really liked the colours of the original image, & I'm so pleased you like what I did with it. I will post the original one day so you can see where this all began:))
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