There are still some small communities that are not gated, nor HMO'd out of reason or individuality. I love when homeowners are free to become unique and quirky. It's always interestingly human.
Looks like an egret for sure, but is actually a very immature little blue heron. They nest on a lake near here every year and we make sure to visit from the time the eggs are laid, until the little ones are ready to fly away.
I probably won't do it next, but I am looking at it and thinking about it. It seems like it would be a reverse painting of sorts because the subject is white. Most of the painting would be in the negative space. Could be interesting. However, I have two things I have been wanting to paint that are before it in line. Thanks for the request, though. It makes me feel like I'm a singer in a band. Fun.
Your painting is lovely! I love the colors and shading and the delicate black line around the petals is perfect! Beautiful photos too! Do you use your photos as painting ideas?
I like the bike-on-the-wall and the (what's left of it) bike-under-the-tree. And I wonder how the old horse-drawn carriage has managed to survive to the present day.
That painting is lovely - you certainly have a talent for this - the photos too. The second brought back a memory that made me laugh. It's a swamp hibiscus. Our youngest son has the greenest thumbs I know and can make any plant grow, even when I'd have long ago taken it for dead. When he was a teenager he would plant a certain unapproved plant in sheltered corners of our quite large garden, hoping they wouldn't be found by his Dad. Inevitably they were, and summarily uprooted or cut down. And Then he brought home a new plant and nursed it along and when it flowered he put it on our porch as the leaves were/are uncannily similar to that other. It made The OC very suspicious but the flower and the 'out-in-the-open made him hesitate. Years later we still laugh about that cat and mouse game.
I like the flower you drew and painted, and I like seeing what you saw on your walk (-:
ReplyDeleteThere are still some small communities that are not gated, nor HMO'd out of reason or individuality. I love when homeowners are free to become unique and quirky. It's always interestingly human.
DeleteYour painted flower is beautiful. Love all the photos too.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Robin!
DeleteYour painted flower is GREAT! Beautiful job on that one!! Skills!
ReplyDeleteThings with wheels - particularly un- usable, but charming.
I guess I just prefer to draw things with unpredictable and organic lines.
DeleteHooray, an egret.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an egret for sure, but is actually a very immature little blue heron. They nest on a lake near here every year and we make sure to visit from the time the eggs are laid, until the little ones are ready to fly away.
DeleteI would love to see your painting of the egret next!
ReplyDeleteI probably won't do it next, but I am looking at it and thinking about it. It seems like it would be a reverse painting of sorts because the subject is white. Most of the painting would be in the negative space. Could be interesting. However, I have two things I have been wanting to paint that are before it in line. Thanks for the request, though. It makes me feel like I'm a singer in a band. Fun.
DeleteYour painting is lovely! I love the colors and shading and the delicate black line around the petals is perfect! Beautiful photos too! Do you use your photos as painting ideas?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I often use my photos for painting. Occasionally I will paint and draw from real life.
DeleteI love your painting. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks! Let's hope I do more painting. I'm lazy, I'm afraid.
DeleteI like the bike-on-the-wall and the (what's left of it) bike-under-the-tree. And I wonder how the old horse-drawn carriage has managed to survive to the present day.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like your painting of the flower.
I wonder about that carriage, too. It's out in the elements, in the yard of what appears to be a rooming house or B&B.
DeleteThat painting is lovely - you certainly have a talent for this - the photos too. The second brought back a memory that made me laugh. It's a swamp hibiscus. Our youngest son has the greenest thumbs I know and can make any plant grow, even when I'd have long ago taken it for dead. When he was a teenager he would plant a certain unapproved plant in sheltered corners of our quite large garden, hoping they wouldn't be found by his Dad. Inevitably they were, and summarily uprooted or cut down. And Then he brought home a new plant and nursed it along and when it flowered he put it on our porch as the leaves were/are uncannily similar to that other. It made The OC very suspicious but the flower and the 'out-in-the-open made him hesitate. Years later we still laugh about that cat and mouse game.
ReplyDeleteThe leaves are SO similar!
DeleteI love your art; painting and photos!
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