Roses and Flamingos

Going Out With a Blaze of Color!

 Autumn in New Hampshire is putting on quite a glorious display of color. Living on the marsh and driving anywhere to do errands, is a pleas...

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Dahlia Mania!

 The Dahlias just keep on blooming and I keep on painting. This is the second large one painted on 200 pound watercolor paper.  These heavy papers respond differently from the 140 pound paper I normally use.  They are all good.







There are many varieties of dahlias that just ask to be painted.  This one is called "Catsup and Mustard."  Which I call "The Condiments!"



 I will be teaching a watercolor class on painting dahlias next week so I have been experimenting with different techniques on postcard size paper.  Good practice!









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