Behind the studio
Posted in Reference Photos
The Viburnums are in full bloom. We have several types of the Viburnum in our year. The Korean Spice viburnum blooms the same time as the lilacs and smells just as wonderful.
This species – Shasta viburnum – look funny to me because their flowers sit on top of the branch and leaves. I like their pure white petals and the second cluster of tiny flowers in their centers. The contrast of white petals on top of the dark green leaves would make a beautiful painting.
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We’re getting pretty close to the end of spring and onward to summer. But the Azaleas don’t care! They are almost ready to burst open in this photo.
And there they go – full beautiful blooms! These beauties prefer to hang out under the evergreen trees.
A late spring beauty! Enjoy!
Posted in Peeking Behind the Easel, and Reference Photos
Snowdrops are in full bloom this week. These interesting flowers look like tiny street lamps to me with their draping, chandelier shape. They are usually the first to show up in the early spring.
They are one of my favorite flowers to paint, especially after a long snowy winter.
Posted in Jump starting creativity, and Reference Photos
You never know where you might find inspiration for art. Keep your eyes open – inspiration is everywhere. These beauties were hanging out at my local grocery store!
They were so beautiful in a large clusters waiting for someone to take them home. I love their pastel pinks and perfect petals. I snapped their portrait for future paintings.
Lilies are pretty reliable perennial flowers, but the Stella D’ora is a trooper. They came up year after year, not matter where they are planted. These beauties are up and blooming all around my yard right now.
I love their yellow blooms and their bright green leaves. I often take reference photos of these lilies for future drawings & paintings. Enjoy!