White Daffodil

I remember painting a daffodil years ago, one of the first "palette knife paintings" I had done. I went on to ONLY paint with palette knife for an entire year. Really can't say how or why I did it, because I was never able to acquire the looseness that I have with the brush. Have since tried to bring it out, it's just not for me. However, I do like to see a lot of brushwork on my paintings, so maybe it stems from that time...

Anyway! More spring inspiration :)

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Spring Inspiration

All of the magnolia trees are in full bloom! This one was painted from my neighbors tree.

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One & One on the Way

We have what seems to be a return family of robins that build and nest in the same spot each year. So fun watching the eggs hatch and seeing the robins leave the nest for the first time. Those parents work hard!

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Daisy

The daisy population is out of control in my backyard. Excellent for painting through!

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Yellow Iris

All of the irises in our yard are in full bloom. Such a treat to find joy like this outside again.

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Lilac & Lemon

Remember my glass addiction? :) This tiny bud vase has been with me for decades and is the perfect thing to hold a little cut flower like this lilac. I set it up in the morning sunlight next to this half lemon and thought the color combination was beautiful.

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Spring Blooms

A happy little spring arrangement.

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Queen Anne's Heirs

The little snow we had this year has melted, and we're busy waiting for green. In the meantime you can find me looking at the wildflower seeds, like these Queen Anne's Lace. Beautiful.

"First you have brown, all around you have brown. Then there are seeds and a wish for rain, and then it rains. And it is still brown, but a very hopeful, very possible sort of brown..."
And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano

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Resting Robin

Found this snuggly little fluff ball up in the tree. I feel myself coming alive with the sun and the warmth and know the robin does too. The spring thaw is in effect.

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Lily Stamen

Although these lilies were beautiful, it was their stamen that really intrigued me.

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Robin at the Door

Received a new camera for my birthday and was bird-watching the other day. It was warm and sunny after a snowfall and the robins were everywhere. Captured this one with it's shadow right outside my door. ❤️

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Grape Hyacinth Bulbs

Made a stop this past weekend at my local garden shop for some inspiration. These little hyacinth bulbs are one of my favorites. Seeing them made me so excited for spring!

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Robin

I think this photo was taken in late summer because the tree has berries on it. Not sure if this is a serviceberry or some type of crabapple? I just love how nestled in amongst the leaves the robin looks, and also happy to have seen the robins already this spring.

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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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Spring Bouquet

I have been having such a great time with my abstract art pieces. This one just seems so soft and romantic with pops of great color... Hope you enjoy it.

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Snow in Mid-April SOLD

I'm sure we were exposing our legs and arms by this time last year. Luckily the chickadees readying the nesting box near our kitchen window keep reminding me that it is indeed spring... And there is some green breaking through all of the brown. The anticipation and suspense make it bearable, if you happen to be one of those people who love delayed gratification.

These beautiful orange tulips were purchased while shopping at Whole Foods and I adored seeing them in the mornings, all perked up. Then, as the day went on, they relaxed until late afternoon when they were exhausted at the effort of standing all day. Can anyone relate to that? Captured lovely photos of them in all their stages and think I could do about five more paintings.

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