Summer!

Nothing says Summer like a little bunch of Daisies, 90 degree weather and firecrackers!

Always Just one more thing...

Doesn't it seem like there's always just one more thing to do before the day is done?

Well, it was really a "long day" but obviously there was more to do.

DSFDF Week 37 & 38 Challenge - Summer Vegetables

What fun! In time for the picnic season, here's a little platter of lovely summer veggies.

Thanks to Karin Jurick and her Different Strokes Challenge. This is the most fun I've had painting an ACEO in quite awhile.

Look for it here.

Enough?

We've had a sunny spring and a wonderful thing is happening at my house. Most of my orchids have flower spikes. It's a big event- one hasn't bloomed in a couple years. I'm excited and hopeful that my yellow phaleanopsis will be one of them.

But is it enough?

Apparently NOT! These are pictures of my new baby. I loved the dark color with yellow green edge and spots. The back of the flower is pretty, too.



























It gives me something to paint while I wait for the others to bud and flower.

It's SUNNY again!

...and I just Love it!

Open Up!

Yes, California poppies have crossed the border and grow in Oregon!

What is this?

I took the picture and painted this flower but haven't a clue what it is. If you know, please leave a comment.

I'd be forever grateful.

Not sure what it is...

...but I loved how it looked. Another flowering tree but I never see any fruit.

It was just the perfect excuse to use opera.


Watercolors on Etsy

Little Bits of Summer

Golden Years

It's been so beautiful the past few days, sunny and not too hot. Perfect weather.

Got me thinking of summer...so here I am at the beach reading the latest Charlaine Harris in the southern vampire series. Not to worry, sunblock in use!






Beach Buck

When I take a break from the book, I'll search for a few shells to add to my collection.









Summer Sunset
This maybe better than fireworks...the perfect end to an excellent day!