Long Stem Series - Daisies

Here is the third component to the Long Stem Series. My front yard daisies are four feet tall this year, and prolific.  This piece was challenging in portraying the white of the flower on white paper.

Long Stems Series

The flower garden is in full bloom and the long stems are calling.  I started with delphiniums and added the day lilies to the series.  I am working on daisies and will add a couple of other varieties of tall flowers as I go along.  The series will be hanging at the Twin Falls Center for the Arts during the IWS Regional Show.

Canyon Glow

Good news!  I have placed in the Idaho Watercolor Society's Annual Show with my "Canyon Glow" painting.  I learned last night that my painting was ranked 12th out of the 50 semi finalists.  There were 197 original entries in the contest.

I am so amazed to have achieved this ranking after seeing the quality of the works in the show.  The works are available for viewing in BSU's Art Gallery in the Student Union Building. The judge, Don Andrews, said he "really liked my painting" as he shook my hand on stage.  What a compliment coming from the judge!  Small words that meant a lot to me.  The show will hang at the BSU gallery until the end of June and will travel around the state through November.  During the month of November, the top 20 will be hanging in the gallery in Twin Falls at the The Center for the Arts.

Doodle Bugs

I have been working on Doodle Bugs.  They are on display and for sale at Flutter.  Flutter is the wonderful venue that hosted my work during the Art & Soul Contest a couple of weeks ago.  Lori, the owner, graciously offered to display more of my artwork, so I have paintings available for sale as you enter the door.  Nice store, nice people, stop in if you can!

Bottoms Up

My tulips are all done, but the memory is fresh.  

Poppies

Poppies! Soon to be everywhere.  This painting was done with a splash technique, and then I added detail.  It's part of the Flower Power Series that I'm working on.  Hard to resist as things start to bloom.

Early Spring Pinks

This piece is a part of the Flower Power Series I have been working on.  Bold bright colors, and a reflection of spring.  Don't forget to visit all the great art on display in the Art & Soul contest in Twin Falls.  178 fine pieces of art work in 45 businesses.  It runs through May 5!  Visit Flutter to see my entry.