Sunflower Dance

We're still dry and this wild sunflower is fading fast, so I am painting it while I still can.  Focusing on just one bright bloom, I sketch out the form in paint before blocking in the masses. I'm using my altoid palette while painting the 7x5 panel, and turning it upright on my thumb box.  This is a wonderful size for the garden, and I can paint this side quickly and move onto a second.  Or, in this case, I have 7 paintings to frame and two to ship, so I have to get back to work!  It's time to pay the piper after a whole weekend of family fun.  Painting number 5151 in 5151 days. 

Sunflowers!

 

Only the top of these wild sunflowers are blooming yet - and they are so far above my head!  My neck is a little stiff after looking up and I can't wait until the blooms open at eye level!  We had some strong storms a couple of weeks ago, and a few of these blew over, but they are still preparing to bloom from their side!  When I can reach them, I'll bring in large bouquets for the house, they last so long in a vase! This is another painting that has a secret painting behind it, as I recycle old paintings into new!  Painting number 3865 in 3865 days.