Daffodil

One of my first daffodils to bloom - I couldn't resist painting these Ice Castles on this misty day! I've had dozens of jonquils and daffodils open in the last two days, and I hardly know where to start painting!, I'm very busy with gallery work right now, but I just HAD to take a break to herald in spring with ink and watercolor!  Painting number 3715 in 3715 days.  

First Day of Spring

On this first day of spring, I am celebrating amongst my first daffodils to bloom!  This variety is called Ice Castles, and I planted them many years ago under the windmill, and down by the road.  Their blooms never fail, even though these are very shaded now.  The theme from Ice Castles was playing during the Shawnee Mission West Homecoming announcement on the football field, played by the band, as my name was called.  I remember sweetly the big, big hug my father gave me, and long to feel those strong arms around me again.  So therapeutic to immerse myself in spring, capturing these blooms with paint and brush.  Love these moments with no news, no chatter beside the crickets, frogs and birds!  Painting number 2636 in 2636 days.