Calling the Dahlia Painting Finished!

Dahlia blossoms are so beautifully complex.  It was one of my biggest watercolor challenges yet to capture their delicate texture of layered petals. I have many more blossoms coming on in my garden, that should keep coming until frost, so there is plenty of time to continue painting them. This is a lesson in persistence!

Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work though difficult problems.

Gever Tulley

I did try painting them a couple of years ago. After completing this painting, I got those older ones out and reworked them.

Spectacular Dahlias

 This is my first year to grow dahlias, thanks to some friends who are expert dahlia growers. I’ve tried painting them before. Such a challenging subject. Here I go again this year! Getting started. How to capture such beauty?  

"See how the flowers of the field grow....not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these." "Therefore do not worry..." Matthew 6

Spring Painting Explosion!

 Spring has sprung and I have absolutely enjoyed painting in a friend's woodland wonder garden. Sitting outdoors, listening to the birds, feeling the warm breezes and soaking in the beauty, has been amazing.  I will be going back weekly to capture the season.