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Life of Flowers

This is one of the most beautiful videos I've seen.  My mom and dad sent it to me and I wanted to share it with you. It is a 2.5 minute time lapse film of flowers blooming in all their spectacular glory.  Enjoy!! Life of flowers (Жизнь цветов) from VOROBYOFF PRODUCTION on Vimeo.

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Iris Painting Finished

Iris Painting Finished It's finally finished! In a perfect world I'd paint from start to finish in a few days. That rarely happens when juggling  family commitments and I think it works in a weird way.  It's easy to be too critical when you are working up close on a painting.  A number of small … Continue reading »

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Starting A New Painting

Starting A New Painting I've started a new painting and thought you might like to follow along from start to finish.  The first thing I do after deciding what I want to paint is think about the composition and mull over colors. Sometimes, I'll sketch out an idea to help refine what I want to … Continue reading »

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Painting Daisies

Painting Daisies I paint a lot of daisies. I love seeing them waving in the summer breezes in July & August. Their whites and yellows are so airy and fresh in the summer heat. I have several patches of them around the yard to paint en plein or photograph for later.  [En plein air is … Continue reading »

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More Lilies

More Lilies More lilies!  These  hardy lilies have traveled with us  to our current house.  They've been blooming brightly every spring for at least the past 12+ years.  They are patio lilies and spent the first few years in a container. Several  years ago I gave them their own spot in the garden.  I think … Continue reading »

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