BOTANICAL STUDIES

Dreary day calls for some colors. Another short summer in the garden. This in-between season actually gives me more time to paint. It's nice to have the luxury to study every botanical for its own sake, without rushing out to water the garden!

late summer blooms

SPRING COLORS

apple blossoms have the loveliest pink

Soft & cheerful blooms from the garden, this week.

small gems

green & purple color combo

FALL FLORALS

You gotta love Dahlia, they are still blooming their big floppy heads off!

PAINTING IRIS

IRIS, so distinctive … delightful to paint.