"Glowing Daffodils"

"Glowing Daffodils"
oil, stretched linen

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I painted these daffodils during the time the daffodils

were blooming. I wait awhile until my paintings are

dry enough to varnish. It was daylight but decided to

make it nighttime with indoor light. The daffodils seemed to 

glow better with a dark background.

 

  

Hydrangeas in the Cottage"

"Hydrangeas in the Cottage"
oil, 14x11" Sold

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I really enjoy painting window scenes, it gives you a
feeling of being inside looking out.

"Nursery Flowers"

"Nursery Flowers"
oil, 11x14" Sold

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God made the flowers for you!

"Red Geraniums in Flocks"

"Red Geraniums in Flocks"
oil, 11x14" Sold

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"One Rhododendron"

"One Rhododendron"
oil, 14x11"

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Early last month my Rhododendrons were almost on their
way out. I cut this one off and painted it from life.
When living in California to grow a Rhode wasn't  easy,
here in Washington they grow enormous. We have
quite a few of them in our yard, one that really stands out is
our yellow one.
They are so beautiful when their in bloom! 

"Resting Bike"

"Resting Bike"
oil, 11x14"

Underpainting

Block in

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"Violets and Tea"

 "Violets and Tea"

oil, 8x10"

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 I set this still life up finding objects to add to the violets in 

the clay pot and came up with this composition. I always

love to paint the light and of course the shadows too!

I am so grateful for all of God's creation, it just amazes me.

I remember years ago when I first started to paint, I picked 

a small flower and examined it carefully and was so 

excited to see how each petal was perfectly placed in 

perfect order.