Humboldt Bay I

I just taught a 3 day workshop in Eureka, " Painting the Bay". We were an enthusiastic group, energized by the painting potential of water, dramatic skies , boats and birds.
I did this watercolor on the first day.
13 3/4" x 9 1/4"

Hydrangea Shrub

 This shrub has had a hard life - I am a negligent gardener, but this year it has come into it's full flowering  beauty, despite me.  And I am lured by beauty again .
13 3/8" x 11 1/8 "

July 6

My flower patch continues to be a colorful invitation to paint
6 1/2" x 9"  tiny!

June 27

After working on the large studio painting of the previous post , I wanted to change gears and do a plein air piece. These flowers are in my backyard flower patch - a jumble of perennials that just want water, and this is the reward in June. I found a painting I did of this same patch last year , and I will post it later.
15" x 12 1/2"

6 Pink Tulips

This is a large watercolor, based on the garden painting I posted earlier.
More garden paintings to come - 'tis the season!
30 3/4" x 27 1/2"

Calla Lillies

I paint these Callas yearly,  when they bloom they pose politely until one day I say, " Aaah yes,  perfect!"
9 1/2" x 13"

Study for Pink Roses

So often when I wish to explore an idea, I do a small study first, which then gives me the courage to paint larger. This watercolor appears spontaneous and quickly done  ( ha ha ! ) I hope I can keep this freshness in the big painting.
19 3/4" x 15"