August in the Garden

August in the Garden
Oil on canvas, 8x6

The front porch garden is in all of it's glory as August ends.  The days have turned very hot - 99 degrees expected today, but the abundant blooms simply mock the sun.  Tonight is my youngest daughter's birthday party and sleepover, so I am painting early!  Cool in the morning, it makes the perfect time for a quick paint from the porch.  The hardest part - keeping the cats out of my stuff - especially that nosy Wesson!  One must always be on guard when he is lurking about! This is painting number 239 in as many days, and there is another 30 day painting challenge starting in September.  That was the challenge that got me started on this daily painting in the first place :)