Apple Blossoms
While the striped vase is mine, the blossoms are inspired by a free photo on unsplash.com by Marivi Provost. To me, the whole is a happy sum of its parts.
Tied in a Bow
Bamboo and Bouquet
Sunflowers and Roses
This bouquet served as a table centerpiece last spring, and I finally decided to render my photo of it in paint.
Miniature Tulips
Every now and then I am drawn to paint a still life. Unusual muted hues and arrangement are what entice. The peaceful beauty of mauves, grays, and aquas in the free photo I used could not be resisted.
Criss-Crossed
Have you seen these flowers in bouquets? They are great fillers if not used alone. They’re name is as playful as their look: Billy Balls.
Decked Out
Even before Halloween this year, I noticed some commercial “decking of the halls” around town. Traditionally, we Sisters of Notre Dame try to put in a somewhat solemn Advent preparation before we pull out all the stops for wondrous Christmas Day. However, joyful anticipation undoubtedly fuels celebration.
Half Past
After tedious work on portraits, I often revert to a fun floral. This was painted from a free photo on Pixabay with the identification of Katzenfee50.jpg. I try to avoid cliche in my work, and these tired tulips lit from above called my name. The photographer no doubt felt the same.
Ribboned Floral
I was asked to paint from a friend’s lovely photo of this elegant vase of flowers. Hopefully it meets expectations.
By Any Other Name
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Shakespeare’s Juliet.