ALLIUM

The Allium in my garden are so reliably sprightly.  I look forward to their appearance every year.

VERY STILL LIFE

The past few days the wind has been blowing non stop. It has made me very tense and jumpy.  Painting this very ordered piece was quite soothing.

EARLY MORNING IN MAY

This is the view from the porch off my bedroom in the early morning.

BARTLETTS TREE EXPERTS

Bartletts Tree service in Bala Cynwyd, taking care of trees on the Main Line since 1921.   They recently painted their building this subtle shade of yellow.

FORGET ME NOT AT DUSK

This year the humble Forget-me-not has completely taken over my Lavender beds.  I can't really complain as they are my very favorite color, especially at the magic hour of twilight.  It is worth reading the entry for Forget-me-nots in Wikipedia.  (click title for link)
You'll notice I have omitted the 's' after Forget-me-nots in the title.  Perhaps Forget-me-nots should be the official flower of artists.
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MONUMENTAL POTS

Behind Trader Joe's in Ardmore there is a warehouse, painted pastel colors, with these monumental pots lined up out front.  Not sure what's up.  Why are they outside where anyone could take them home (or are they too heavy?).  Are they made there?  Anyone know?

ALDAR

Aldar Bistro in Bala Cynwyd, which is around the corner from Merion, manages to look as if it were not on a very busy street by having lush greenery.  

This is absolutely the last time I try to cram in too much information on a small canvas.  I have to continually remind myself that I am working small.  Last week I fell behind in my painting as I simply had to weed and plant my garden. 

LILACS

I wish I could include the fragrance of these french lilacs.  They are very old and have not bloomed much in years but this year they are blooming their hearts out.  They are darker than the usual lilac and the aroma is more delicate but quite delicious.
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AT THE SHORE

Last week when I painted this it was cold and rainy and I began thinking about the seashore.  I painted this scene from last year's visit to Ocean City and rented a place for a week in Long Beach Island for this year.

GOLD

This is my last portrait from my portrait painting class.  The model was lovely and seemed to be surrounded by golden light.

 

NEIGHBOR'S BACKYARD

Cutting through backyards on my way to the library I pass these old outbuildings.  They are nestled serenely away from the world.

ORCHID IN SPRING

This is the first time I have managed to have an orchid rebloom and I am very pleased.  Back in January I painted another orchid on this same window sill when there was snow on the ground.  If you scroll down on this page on your right there is a list of archives - click on January then ORCHIDS IN THE SNOW to see that one again.

4 RED TULIPS

Tulips are so pristine and forceful.  I like the way they challenge space.

WHITE DAFFODIL

There are so many kinds of daffodils and they are so easy to grow I sometimes forget how really lovely they are.

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CONVERSATION BETWEEN SNOW SHOVEL AND WATERING CANS

It seems the watering cans are saying 'Farewell for a while' to the snow shovel.

BALA CYNWYD GARDEN

A block away from me in Bala Cynwyd is the beautiful garden created by my daughter, her husband and sons.  This season it is a feast for the eyes and later it will be a feast in every way as the huge garden produces tons of vegetables.

EARLY MORNING IN APRIL

I planted this tree in memory of my mother's birthday as it usually blooms on April 15th.  This year it was about a week early probably because of the really hot weather we got early in the month.

WAITING CHAIRS

These chairs seem to be waiting around for someone to enjoy the spring with them.

WEEPING CHERRY

ON THE PORCH

It's so good to be outside again after our snow filled winter!

LIPSTICK, ICE AND SHOES

   5:00 at our house.
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FORSYTHIA 2011

 

I paint Forsythia at least once a year.  This year's crop is wonderful everywhere I look.  Even mine, which is usually decimated by all the birds and squirrels looking for seed in the feeder, is exuberant.

NARBERTH BRIDGE

Since I cross this bridge 4 times a week on my way from ballet class, I thought it deserved a place in my blog.  The old church seen on the other side is undergoing a change and will soon have a new identity.
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STABLES AT MERION FRIENDS MEETING

Why is it that old structures are so beautiful?

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RED AND GREEN

This model had such wonderful hair to paint!

A LITTLE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT

Patterns have long intrigued me and I love the way these books form a pattern that echos the rug and is held together by the pattern on the table.

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