Feels Like Spring...
And the flower painting of the day is...
I can't believe the weather outside. Normally, at this time of year, I've usually got my Australian hide wrapped up like an Eskimo expecting a snowstorm. But strangely enough, today was pretty well Spring-like: warm, sunny and pleasant. Definitely not American Christmas at all. For once the unseasonal warmth reawakens my memories of mild Christmases back home in Australia. So the mild summer/burgeoning spring bring me to my other favourite flower - magnolias. Elegant, candle-flame flowers ranging from snowy white, some with touches of pink, to the deep plummy coloured ones. Fortunately there are some trees around our neighbourhood so that I can indulge my magnolia-watching each spring. The above painting was one of my first flower paintings in 2005, and is still a favourite. I enjoyed every brushstroke and serendipitous smudge. Now, I have to wait until spring for more to paint. If winter doesn't get on with its stuff real soon, the spring blossoming season is going to be completely out of wack. :-)
So, please enjoy...
Marianne
Mini Magnolias (5x7", Oil)
I can't believe the weather outside. Normally, at this time of year, I've usually got my Australian hide wrapped up like an Eskimo expecting a snowstorm. But strangely enough, today was pretty well Spring-like: warm, sunny and pleasant. Definitely not American Christmas at all. For once the unseasonal warmth reawakens my memories of mild Christmases back home in Australia. So the mild summer/burgeoning spring bring me to my other favourite flower - magnolias. Elegant, candle-flame flowers ranging from snowy white, some with touches of pink, to the deep plummy coloured ones. Fortunately there are some trees around our neighbourhood so that I can indulge my magnolia-watching each spring. The above painting was one of my first flower paintings in 2005, and is still a favourite. I enjoyed every brushstroke and serendipitous smudge. Now, I have to wait until spring for more to paint. If winter doesn't get on with its stuff real soon, the spring blossoming season is going to be completely out of wack. :-)
So, please enjoy...
Marianne
posted by Marianne | 4:35 PM
3 Comments:
Marianne, the site looks boo-tee-ful! Congrats and welcome to the wonderful world of blogging.
Hi Patty,
Thanks for stopping by! :-D I've yet to get into some serious posts, 'cause I've been exhausted between computer thingies for Bob, and baking my little heart out. Sigh.
Cheers
Marianne
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