More Photos from The Philadelphia Flower Show
There were an amazing assortment of orchids of every kind, in full bloom. They were just beautiful. Here are some of my favorites. I will be using these photos as reference in future paintings.
Month: March 2011
Philadelphia Flower Show
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Philadelphia Flower Show
I had a chance to go to the Philadelphia Flower Show last week. What a thrill! It is the world’s largest indoor flower show held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. I went armed with my camera looking for reference photos and to enjoy the whole show. Enjoy some scenes of the show:
It is a site to behold!
Lots of lots of tulips and beautiful orchids
This is the largest Christmas cactus I've ever seen – over 3 feet in width
Thistle and Bee
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Thistle and Bee
Hi Everyone!
I finished a new mini painting this week. This painting is based on a huge thistle that was almost completely covered with bees and butterflies. I was struck by the fierce thorns loaded with delicate butterflies and tiny honey bees. Having had experience wrestling this extreme thorny plant from my yard, I normally view thistle as a terrible weed. Seeing it covered with dainty bees and butterflies gave me a different viewpoint of thistle. I wanted to paint the beauty that exist in this plant. I am pleased with how the painting turned out.
You can find this mini at my Etsy shop.
Spring Treasuries
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Spring Treasuries
My paintings were included in two beautiful treasuries this morning on Etsy. If you're looking for a breath of Spring color, you'll love these treasuries. Enjoy!
Signs of Spring
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Signs of Spring!
I was pretty excited to find the first crocuses this week. In the warmer part of the yard where the sun shines most of the afternoon is where I found the first signs of Spring's arrival!
As more crocuses and spring flowers bloom, I'll be outside with my camera and sketchbook to capture their beauty.
Hope you are finding the spring blooms as well!