Reds of July – colour inspiration from summer flowers

When creative folk talk about their sources of inspiration they often cite ‘nature’ or their local ‘natural’ environment. Observing the fading of some strong pink roses and the addition of July reds to my garden I thought I’d try out one of nature’s mid-summer colour combinations.

Bright strong pink but . . .

fading to rich, muted mulberry tones.

I’ve been reworking my Tudor Bows designs and adding smaller pattern details from the painted fabric worn by the Saints and Old Testament figures so beautifully represented in the stained glass windows of St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

One view of the heritage of East Anglia.
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Detail from the Christ in Majesty window. Stained glass by Hardman.

Detail of the creation of Eve. Clayton and Bell.

With the form and motifs worked out I’ve taken the opportunity to work with those inspirational garden reds.