Lusty Month of May

"Lusty Month of May"
12" x 12"
Oil on wrapped canvas

I visited a friend yesterday who had just purchased many pots of peonies that looked like this—glorious for the lusty month of May!  I went there to photograph the migrating orioles and came home with shots of peonies instead. The orioles were in the canopy of her magnificent trees, sheltered from the rain.

The coloring and interior structure of this lovely lady intrigued me.  I began painting her using a sponge, but felt more comfortable within the small spaces using my Rosemary & Co. brushes.  She's painted on all five sides of the wrapped canvas, as are all my wrapped canvases.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my art today.
Carol

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A New Day

"A New Day"
6" x 6" 
Oil on hardboard

It's a new day, ripe with opportunities to come to clarity and heal.  Would that it were as simple as dissipating a cloud cover to whisk away our woes.  


Sky paintings are therapeutic for me. I respond spontaneously to how the paint moves on the ground, be it canvas or board.  Small ones are often warmups for a more detailed painting.

Thank you for being here today.
Carol

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Nearly! Almost!

"Nearly! Almost!" 
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel

My peonies are nearly, almost a day away from bursting into the plant world's version of tutus!  I'm so excited to have them at my disposal—to look at, photograph and to bury my nose in.  I love the fragrance of peonies.

When I shot the photo for this painting, a few hours ago, the background was the barbecue grill.  I added a seldom-used color to my palette and find it pleasing with the necessary greens and reds.  It's simply called Green Blue. 

Thank you for looking at my art today.

Carol 

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Choppy Water

"Choppy Water"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas

The storm hit and passed before I could leave, so I stayed and painted a couple more quick studies. The water lilies fared well; both blooms and their pads. Water rolled off the tops like they had been waxed, and then the sun came out. 

Lily Lake became turbulent before my eyes.  She's normally like a mirror.  It was interesting to see her roil and settle again. This thirty-minute sketch was one of several I did that morning.

I appreciate your calm presence here.
Carol

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La-La-Laa

"La-La-Laa"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel

She was not alone in the bed, and definitely not the only warbler in the garden that morning, but she was spot on pitch. This beauty performed without missing a note. 

Lilies are fun to paint on account of their deep throats and colors that are difficult to place next to one another.  Purple blending into yellow—yikes. It makes for a satisfying experience when completed.

I appreciate your presence here today.
Carol

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Scarlet Trim

"Scarlet Trim"
10" x 8"
Oil on hardboard

She was colorful to the point of quirky in her lemony attire trimmed in scarlet. She was unique in the bouquet and was magnificently fragrant to boot.  This petite little rose has brought a lot of joy. 

The rose was the size of a quarter.  I've painted her before, in a different pose.  I'm fond of her color and crumpled look. 

Thank you for looking in today. 

Carol 

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Wild Yellow

"Wild Yellow"
6" x 6"
Oil on canvas panel

I came across a valley full of wild yellow rose bushes while looking for blueberries that morning. There were bees all around them, and "bee-ing" allergic, I took only one photo and made tracks out of there.  


I enjoyed painting this little rose, despite her lack of a strong whorl pattern. Her center, on the other hand was strong and commanded attention.

Thank you for "bee-ing" here today.
Carol

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