Marigolds

 

What a perfect day to spend with artist friends and family, in a garden, with ink and watercolor!  Michaela and the little ones joined me, so I found this lovely spot by the train garden to paint.  The boys played among the trains and in the caboose, while I finished.  We finished the day by stopping at the Cafe and gift shop.  The new Longhouse is such a great space for gathering!  Wish I could do this every single day!  Painting number 5138 in 5138 days. 

Marigolds ATC

I had every intention of completing several paintings today for special events coming up.  And then I went outside.  It was gorgeous!  With cool temps in the 70s, cool breezes and overcast skies, it was the perfect gardening day!  I could spend a few hours in the gardens and then return to my "to do" list. I just couldn't stop working until the sun was fading!  So, here I am, scrambling at the last minute to paint just one little floral starring these cheerful marigolds!  I'll just have to tackle those other paintings tomorrow, as the day heats up!  Painting number 1961 in 1961 days.

watercolor & ink on paper
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Marigolds and Petunias

Marigolds and Petunias
Oil on canvas panel, 10x8
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Today started with breakfast in Port Clinton, a trip to Marblehead lighthouse - climbing the 65 feet of stairs to the top for some amazing views, lunch out and back to my parent's home for a little rest.  Working a bit in this bed for my mom had me wanting to paint these beauties!  Setting up for a quick, impressionistic painting - this one is my 950th in 950 days. Now its time for more family fun!

Geraniums and Marigolds

Geraniums and Marigolds
Oil on panel, 6x6

I have been busy all morning - getting ready for company.  My chores are done - and I actually had a few minutes to "touch this up"!  I painted this yesterday from the flowers in my garden.  When I had finished this, I just felt there was something lacking, something left undone.  With a few strokes today, and a bit more added to the impressionistic background - I like where this has gone!  So glad I had a little window of time to finish this up, before I get into the margaritas!  This is painting number 191 in 191 days!

Blooming Marigolds

Blooming Marigolds
Oil on panel10x8

Yesterday, Michaela picked these out at the nursery, and I planted them in the front beds.  I have never before tried to paint marigolds - so this is definitely a learning experience!  I may look at this tomorrow and see some adjustments - but for now, I must let it rest.  I have company coming in minutes - and a baseball game in two hours!  This is painting number 173 in as many days :)