Painterly Peonies

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Magnificent Magnolias
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Magnificent Magnolias

As spring approaches I find myself looking through the many floral and garden photos I’ve taken over the years. The star magnolia photos are some of my favorites because they symbolize the birth of spring to me and our magnolia tree is the first tree we purchased and planted for our home.

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Handpainted Ornaments
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Handpainted Ornaments

The studio is bustling this month with the sound of holiday music playing as I paint a myriad of flowers on glass ball ornaments for gifts and for sale. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and make something special for friends and collectors.

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Painterly Peonies
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Painterly Peonies

I have been wanting to move toward a new color palette lately and these dramatic and earthy blooms seemed like the perfect way to experiment with heavier more opulent hues in my work.

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Spring Obsession Art Show
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Spring Obsession Art Show

The 26th Annual Spring Obsession Art Competition at Ironstone Vineyards is a lovely celebration of art, wine and flowers. It is an art show and sale that coincides with the annual release of the Ironstone Obsession wines and the splendor of spring which is marked with daffodils blooming throughout the property.

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Growing Cafe au Lait Dahlias
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Growing Cafe au Lait Dahlias

Cafe au lait dahlias are cultivated for their beauty and stunning colors. They are often used in wedding bouquets and are well known for their unique, frilly petals and large size.

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The Joy of Botanical Painting
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The Joy of Botanical Painting

Creating botanical paintings is a joyful and rewarding process. It celebrates the beauty of something simple and abundant in nature while capturing the essence and individuality of flowers.

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Coral Charm Peonies
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Coral Charm Peonies

The coral charm peony is one of the most fascinating late spring flowers. Over the course of just a few days, it transforms itself from an intense coral bud to a bright watermelon pink bloom then turns a soft apricot tone and finishes as a faded cream color.

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Daffodils of Spring
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Daffodils of Spring

It is that beautiful time of year again when the daffodils spring from the ground in honor of the season to come. The garden is starting its symphony of color and our pink charm daffodils have begun to naturalize. They add a touch of seasonal splendor before Easter arrives.

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Summer Vegetable Garden
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Summer Vegetable Garden

This summer we have been focused on growing fruit, vegetables and herbs in the garden instead of flowers.

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Collecting Artful Floral Containers
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Collecting Artful Floral Containers

There is something so sublime about the combination of flowers and exquisite pots or vases. It is a beautiful marriage of nature and art. Lately, I've been starting to enlarge my collection of floral pots and vases while I pass on those that no longer suit my style to others.

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A Luncheon in the Garden
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A Luncheon in the Garden

A centerpiece that features home grown flowers is simple to create and ties the table design to the surroundings.

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How to Make a Hydrangea Wreath
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How to Make a Hydrangea Wreath

The midsummer heat is starting to fade the bright pinks and lavender hues of our hydrangeas to soft mauves and greens. This is when I usually cut the remaining blooms to bring inside to use for decorating.

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A Painted Garden...
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A Painted Garden...

The art of the garden is, for me, an endless subject of personal fascination. I adore visiting and touring gardens of all styles to see the work of inspiring designers. Every space is unique and seems to possess a different ambiance based on the plant choices, lighting, climate and natural topography that is a part of the environment.

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