No. 786 Cherry Blossoms and Silver Sugar Bowl

Cherry Blossoms and Silver Sugar Bowl

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

Another class demo with flowers from our cherry tree.

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No. 624 Cherry Blossoms with Apples and Creamer

 

 

Cherry Blossoms with Apples and Creamer

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

Wow! I had an amazing weekend in Lake Chelan. A terrific group of students joined me for my "Painting Small and Often" class. My host, Concie Luna, treated me like royalty in her lovely home by the lake and Melissa, bless her heart, did all the driving. Who could ask for more?

 

 

The view near Concie's home.

 

View from the waterfront walk in downtown Chelan

 

Field Point National Park at sunset.

 

I have lots of thank you's to share. First of all a big thank you to Barb Koenig and the Arts Council of Chelan for having me teach a class. A special thank you to Melissa and Concie for getting me the teaching gig. One more to Concie for being such an incredible host. And last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to all of my wonderful students. I so enjoyed meeting and teaching all of you! I hope we get to do it again!

 

 

No. 611 Cherry Blossoms with Pears

 

 

Cherry Blossoms with Pears

Oil on Linen Panel

5" x 7"

 

Out of the four paintings I did with cherry blossoms, this one is by far my favorite. Spring is an absolute feast for the painter that loves flowers. Each year I think I need to clear my calendar so I have plenty of time to enjoy the bounty. Sadly, each year I forget to do just that.

 



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No. 610 Cherry Blossoms with Rabbit

 

 

Cherry Blossoms with Rabbit

Oil on Linen Panel

7" x 5"

 

Yes, another attempt at those fabulous cherry blossoms. Also, the debut of my Japanese rabbit figurine. She was purchased at a Japanese antique shop on Whidbey Island. Lots of wonderful still life props there! The little rabbit was about all I could afford though. Any suggestions for a name?

 

Preparations are underway for class next week. Lots to do! Things to buy, lessons to plan, friends who are teachers brains to pick, deep breathing to calm nerves... 

No. 603 Cherry Blossoms and Apples

 

 

Cherry Blossoms and Apples

Oil on Gessobord

6" x 6"

 

Oh, I adore double cherry blossom trees. I try and try to paint their lovely branches but so far haven't come up with a composition I'm really satisfied with. I guess I will have to keep trying. Eventually something will come to me.

After admiring other peoples double cherry trees since I can remember, we finally planted our own baby tree about four years ago. It looked pretty sad those first few years I will admit. My husband was convinced we had a bad tree. This year though, my baby's grown up and is looking gorgeous. I'm so proud!

 



No. 438 Cherry Blossoms in Glass Vase

 

 

 

 

Cherry Blossoms in Glass Vase

Oil on Linen Panel
5" x 7"

I'm way behind on posting paintings!  This one was painted well over a month ago. The cherry blossoms are long gone now. Still, it's nice to have this little reminder.


 



Day 176 Double Cherry Blossoms

 

Double Cherry Blossoms

Oil on Gessobord

6 x 6

 

Blossoms from my very own cherry tree! I dreamed

of having a tree like this for years. After having to

remove a cedar tree from our front yard a few years ago,

my dream came true.

Day 158 Double Cherry Blossoms

 

Double Cherry Blossoms

Oil on Gessobord

5 x 7

 

Trees with huge, dense clusters of cherry blossoms give

me a special thrill. So of course I had to try painting a bunch.

I guessed they would be a challenge and, by golly, I was right.

 

Spent almost the entire day today getting ready for my show

at Anthony's Woodfire Grill on the Everett waterfront. A reception

will be held this Wednesday evening from 5-9pm. Stop by and

say "hi" if you can. Happy hour prices will be in effect for the

entire evening - just mention you're there for the reception.

Day 141

 

Cherry Blossoms with Red

Oil on Canvas

6 x 6

 

I've been walking my neighborhood with lust in my eye. So many

flowers I'd love to paint! I really wish I knew many of my neighbors

better - especially the ones with pretty flowers. :) It really doesn't pay to

be bashful. Believe it or not these cherry blossoms came from my very own

yard. I just couldn't resist putting red behind them.