Hollyhocks

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

I absolutely love these flowers.  The first time I saw them was just a couple of years ago at the Fort Vancouver garden.  They're like a hibiscus, but smaller, and come in such vibrant colors!!  They also remind me of my sweet Aunt Rosalie.  She was with me when I saw these and told me how they grow like crazy at her house (California).  I'm kinda jealous about that.  I've thought about planting them here, but I'm not so good at the gardening thing and I'm pretty sure the local deer would make a snack out of them in no time!