Morning Market

I took photos of the markets in many small towns in France. This was early in the morning and the long shadows stole the show!


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South Porch

I love the contrast of the smooth hard surfaces with the textured flowers.


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Oh Zinnia!

I absolutely love zinnias! Of course I say that about a million other flowers. That is like I say " that is one of my top 5 songs" and my husband says--really? You have only 5 top songs? I have to admit my song list and flower list would take several pages to list. I think of zinnias as the steady country cousin. Always beautiful and what you see is what you get.


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California Flowers

San Diego has the perfect climate for beautiful flowers. This was an entrance to a house; ordinary by California standards but breathtaking to visitors.



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Methodist Flowers

There is a beautiful flower arrangement near the door on the lower level of our church, I took a photo of the arrangement. This is one of the paintings I did of it. Of course it looks very different from the subject matter. I sometimes try to paint things exactly as they are but most often I edit as I go along.


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Potting Shed

This is a view of a potting shed in a garden the flowers in front lead us into the room behind the door.



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Laundry List

I took many photos of laundry hanging while we visited France and Italy. I love the shadows.


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Sunflowers and Red Wall

These are Marsha's same three vases with a red wall in the background. It certainly looks different than the first painting.


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Window in Avignon

I took a lot of photos when we went to France. The ones I like best are those taken on a sunny day showing a lot of shadows on the buildings.



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So Blue

Love the blues and purples--tried to get as much variety as possible with the blues.



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Flea Market Tray

I saw this at a little flea market in Maine. Local people were selling fruit, vegetables and flowers. As you can imagine, I took many pictures.



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Conservatory

The interior of the conservatory at Longwood Gardens is breathtaking; especially in the winter.Beautiful flowers thrive there. Children and adults can enjoy a fun children's garden.This is a watercolor (15x22)


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Garden Stairs

I recently went to my friend's backyard. She has been cultivating azaleas for many years and the yard is gorgeous in the spring. There are many paths and steps to wander and I was anxious to paint the scene.


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Basket of Lilacs

Lilacs are a favorite of mine and I love the pay of light on these.I seem to like close up views of things.Maybe that is due to my nearsightedness!


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Farmer's Market

I went to a Farmer's Market in a small town in Maine.this woman was selling flowers from her garden. I don't know why I attempted to add the truck in the background-- I have painted very few vehicles. I do think it turned out okay!


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Lilac Basket

Lilacs are a favorite of mine. Since moving back to the south, I really miss them. No perfume can recreate that wonderful scent.


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Tulips and Iris

I am trying to take advantage of the beautiful spring flowers in my yard. This is what I found yesterday(11x14)


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Warm Tulips

Tulips are abundant this time of year. These particular blooms are especially beautiful. The warmth of the two colors complement each other.


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Geraniums

This was a potted plant that was mainly geraniums. It had just enough of other plants added to make it more interesting. I would like to try it again with oils.


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Coronado Gate

Coronado Island near San Diego must have the perfect climate for growing flowers.I spent a lot of time roaming the neighborhoods taking photos. This scene was a favorite.


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Marsha's Sunflowers

We visited my sister-in-law near San Francisco last summer.She was decorating tables for a luncheon using sunflowers. These were some of the leftovers sitting on her table and I took lots of pictures.Something about sunflowers always draws me in.


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Bright Jar

I was drawn to the variegated bloom in this bouquet.the light color of its companion is the perfect complement.


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Lobelia

This color flower is my all time favorite. When I see that electric blue violet color it does something to my senses.


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Primrose

Primrose are plants hat I usually see as a potted plants. I think I like them so much because they are usually one of the first to show up in spring. I try to buy just one pot but always end up with 4 or 5. ( watercolor, 11x15)


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Blue Jar

I like the combination of colors in this blue mason jar (6x6) oil on panel


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Adirondack

This scene evokes memories of summers spent at a relative's house in the south. Iced tea for dinner and lightning bugs caught in mason jars to be used as night lights.

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Hanging Laundry

All over Italy this is a common scene. We are so sophisticated here in the U.S that no one ever sees our laundry hanging outside as our grandmothers did. It is nice that we have the convenience of washers and dryers but maybe we are missing something. I love the shadows cast from the clothes.


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Savannah Marsh

On a recent visit to Savannah we drove out to Tybee Island. I had always wanted to see the island. The timing was good because March is still a little chilly for crowds as I can imagine what it is like in the summer. The parking tickets are very freely given,I hear. The marshes are on either side of the road on the way out there. Some of my photos were taken as we drove by.


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Shadow Door

I have been painting a lot of doorways lately. I found many interesting ones while visiting Savannah recently. This is one of those that I took photos of.


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Sunflowers

Yet another sunflower painting. My sister had an old milk container that had been painted.It really complements the bright yellows of the sunflowers.



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