Tag Archives: floral

One Last Bloom

July 9, 2009 – 10:11 pm

One Last Bloom Early summer has begun with a symphony of dramatic blooms. For three years a small peony bush taunted one with the anticipation of expansive blooms.  Finally, the day arrived and she joyfully presented an array of large bouncy blooms.  Their gentle pink hue made them appear delicate as they swayed happily in [...]

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Within The Layers

April 26, 2009 – 9:24 pm

I spotted this little pot of begonias in the grocery store one day. They reminded me of warmer days and gardening. In the summer they have been known to add a burst of bright color to any shade garden. Their interesting shaped leaves are an added bonus to their song of color. Like roses, they [...]

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Iris Harmony/Visit to Florist Shop

March 29, 2009 – 6:37 pm

Yearning for the lushness of spring and summer, I once again took a visit to my local florist.  Sometimes when I go I have a flower or color in mind that I feel like painting. This time my urge was the color purple. I love a blue-purple; it seems so regal and rich. While in [...]

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With Grace

February 23, 2009 – 9:29 pm

Every now and then a painting takes you on some twists and turns.  “With Grace” was such a painting.  In the beginning these larger carnations were vibrant and bursting with life.  I happily sketched them on canvas and blocked in my values and then life got in the way and I did not get back [...]

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Gerber Daisy Brings Vibrancy

February 7, 2009 – 10:03 pm

During this time of year I begin to miss nature’s vibrant vegetation and getting out on my plein air excursions.  So I decided to visit our local florist to consume the vibrant colors and aliveness of their ongoing supply of flowers.  In the dead of winter they seemed to energize one;  leading to visions of [...]

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