Asters in the Rain, 20 x 20 x 2 inches, white floater frame.

The Impressionists loved to paint the illusion of dappled sunlight. I too have become enamored by this challenging task. One of my favorite Impressionist painters was Berthe Morisot. Her use of color, texture, and natural light as it dances off gardens and landscapes inspired me as I worked through this abstract painting of a field of asters. I felt the joy and excitement of seeing color and pattern emerge in the myopic way Morisot did as she studied the shifting moving sunlight before it vanished.

About asters: Asters are the official flower for September when the garden is starting to fade, and the cooler weather is perfect for this pop of color to strut its stuff. These colorful abstract paintings are inspired by the purples, golds, pinks, whites, and greens of asters and are perfect for small spaces that need a pop of color. This multiple-colored annual livens up the garden with texture and color in a kaleidoscope of bursting light. Many artists were fond of painting asters including Beatrix Potter and Berthe Morisot.

Asters are a garden favorite. This multiple-colored annual livens up the garden with texture and color in a kaleidoscope of bursting light. Rosa Bonheur and Beatrix Potter were fond of painting asters. Pair with Madam Butterfly for a blast of color that will fill an entire room.