Peonies

There is nothing quite as delicious as the smell of peonies. And it is amazing to have cut peonies in the house. Luckily, these come without ants!

8x10 on 1/8" museum quality panel

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Roses, Yarrow & Bittersweet

I know the roses are the star of this painting, but I am a bittersweet lover and it is what drew me to this arrangement. My mom had a selection of flowers in vases and she generously allowed me to use them. My first time painting roses too, and I'm thrilled! 

11x14 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Dahlia Bouquet

Am feeling so honored to have been contacted by a local home renovation business. They'd like to display some of my pieces in their showroom! The space looks really nice and I am so excited to see some of my paintings hanging there.

18x24 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Cosmos & Zinnias

I may have been a bit of a scavenger in searching for these flowers. We've had frost, and am happy to say, clipped these beauties and brought them in before any damage was done. There were a lot of buds left, but their days were numbered and here they will be forever immortalized. :)

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Slow & Steady

These are some of the very last flowers from our yard. We're having such beautiful weather this week, I was torn about leaving them or bringing them inside. In the end, the desire to paint them won out!

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Vase at Sardine

This was an adorable little vase on the table at one of my favorite restaurants. The lighting was not the best, but the shape and colors on the vase were of interest to me. Also, I just loved the casual and petite flowers that whispered early fall. 

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Jalapeño Hands & Rusty Brush

I made a huge batch of salsa today, and forgot how painful it can be to touch jalapeño seeds! If you've ever made the mistake of rubbing your hand on the seeds to release them from the pepper, then you know the burn I'm talking about. Together with my "rusty" brush from lack of painting, it's amazing anything was accomplished.

There is still a lot of confusion regarding melding what I learned at my workshop with my own style of painting. This is the first painting that I've felt accomplished that pretty well. And you know, practice will definitely help, so looking forward to lots of painting soon.

6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel
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Daisy Shadows

My little guy has been done with preschool for the past week, and I have to say, it has been quite difficult finding time to paint! Will have to figure out "making it work" during the summer months when both boys are home. Did find some time to paint this one, sadly because my son isn't feeling well and is laid up! I hardly recognize him when he isn't moving. :)

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Blue Delphinium

Definitely one of my favorite flowers! I planted this one two years ago in the front of our house and it has literally quadrupled in size since then. There was a hummingbird there this morning, drinking... It felt like a sign.

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Hummingbird on Milkweed

Milkweed--not just for the bees and butterflies!

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Monarch on Zinnia

I remember when I was younger there were monarchs everywhere. It seems they've had a hard time the past few years. Hopefully soon they will be crowding my zinnias like they did a few years ago--every flower with its own butterfly.

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Geraniums

Geraniums adorn our front step every year. I love them because they just keep flowering and looking good all summer long.

6x6 on 1/8" museum quality panel

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Spring Crocus

When I think of spring, crocus is one of the first bulbs that comes to mind.

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Lilac

I could paint flowers every day right now--and who could blame me really?! My kids wanted me to paint an eagle... I went with lilacs instead. :)

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Bluebells

I'd like to start out this post by thanking all of you for looking and for following my blog. This is such an incredible journey for me, and each painting is a new lesson in learning. I can't imagine doing anything I love more. Thank you :)

Bluebells are another one of my absolute favorite flowers. They will always remind me of our family friend Lisa--got my bluebells from her son's yard. There is no grass there, only bluebells. Heaven.

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Alliums

Alliums are one of my favorite flowers to grow and paint! I had a lot of fun painting this one nice and loose with brush.

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Blue Wildflowers

This is the very first flower that will pop up in my yard in early spring. Apparently it is an invasive flower, but ours are growing in a place where nothing else does. I am always thrilled to see a carpet of blue leading down my yard into the greenbelt and know it means the wild phlox will be next. Yay for spring!

6x8 on 1/8" Museum Quality Panel

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Coneflowers

Coneflowers are definitely one of my favorite perennials. The striking combination of oranges and pinks make them really stand out in a garden. I love how they seem to bloom for so long, and when they seed the goldfinches just sit on top like the flower head is a little table. 

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Poppies with Stripes

You must know by now that I love stripes. Also LOVE poppies. This was painted loose as can be with palette knife. Stripes and loose seem like opposites, don't they?!

8x10 on 3/4" gallery wrapped canvas
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A close-up peek

Ranunculus Rose

Was inspired by Valentine's Day. ❤️

8x8 on 1/8" Museum Quality Panel

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