Odd Man Out

I love the color combination of yellow and blue, there is something about this that just feels warm and sunny. I recently visited a Dick Blicks store and ogled all the blue oil paints. I had fun painting this, it just felt so carefree.

Good Day

"The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude." I read this very simple quote today from art-quotes. com. It was attributed to Dennis S. Brown.

I would like to keep this in mind and remember how simple yet difficult this can be. The world seems a little crazier these days. I have the choice. Starting with silence, most "things" can be overlooked, not worth the negative energy spent.

These tiger lilies have been a colorful surprise in the garden of my new home. Someone before me planted with care an array of natures art work. Loving every minute of it.

Painted in oil on a 12x16 inch flat canvas panel with much enthusiasm.

Sundance

The last of my sunflower paintings. I took a lot of photos, the buds are now blooming, I wanted to save some for painting in January and February. I wish summer would never end...but here in the North East, summer never seems to last long enough for me.

My challenge is to try plein air painting. I have an entire catalog of excuses, the main one is I really don't like the thought of going alone. I love solitude in the comfort of my home, it is rare in my world. Before this summer is a memory I will try.....

Sunflowers in July

My birthday present to myself this year was a trip to Stan's Garden Center. I am always drawn to the sunflowers. The color, texture, and height of these beauties always make me smile. I am not a gardener, but they are surviving and thriving.

Location:Dexter Ave,Erie,United States

Tiger Lily Alone

I was just browsing through the suggestions that came via email from Pinterest. I came across
a saying, I wish I could credit someone, Your attitude determines your direction. How easy it is to forget we always have a choice to react with anger or let it go. I can do this or I can't do this.
Another one :): You decide. Is it really that simple?

This solitary Tiger Lily appeared in my mystery garden last week. It is painted in oil on a canvas board 6x6 inches.

Geraniums

I received some lovely geraniums on Mothers Day.....love to paint them and deadhead them. They are hardy and can take the punishment of my neglect.

This Geranium was painted on a 5x7 inch flat canvas panel in oil. I love playing with the various shades of blue.

Summer Sunflowers

Summer is here, flowers are blooming. Learning how to garden............

I painted these sunflowers in oil on an 8x10 canvas panel. I don't know why I love putting them in mason jars, I am a jar hoarder.