Painterly Peonies

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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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A Painted Garden...
The Gilded Bloom The Gilded Bloom

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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Easter Morning...
Easter Morning...

Wishing you all a happy and blessed Easter!

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Spring Garden Floral
Spring Garden Floral

The early spring garden is now dressed in shades of pink and white as our cymbidium orchids, anemones and camellias take the stage. They are lovely in the landscape but also make beautiful cut flowers for arranging!

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Styling an Easter Table
Styling an Easter Table

Its almost time for Easter! The garden is filled with fresh flowers and the days are warm and beautiful. I'm now styling an Easter table and have used a palette of soft greens and shades of white to complement the floral centerpiece made from garden blooms.

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Flower Spotlight: Ranunculus
Flower Spotlight: Ranunculus

Ranunculus flowers, also called Persian Buttercups, provide stunning blooms in early spring when the weather is still chilly and moist. Boasting a mass of chiffon-like petals, the multicolored flowers are always a favorite for spring weddings and floral arrangements.

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Abundant Beauty

The grandeur of the rose is timeless and it is one of my favorite early summer flowers. There are so many different varieties each with its own character, fragrance and unique color. In May and early June when our garden roses bloom they bring the most lovely scent and soft color.

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Summer Flower Paintings

The studio has been a busy place this summer as I have been working on a new collection of paintings along with commissioned works.

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In the Studio: Sunwashed Floral Watercolors

As the summer comes to a close I am spending more time in the studio. Lately, I've been working with watercolors to create these expressive floral paintings of favorite blooms.

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In the Studio: Dahlia Botanical Portrait

It has been busy period in the studio as I am now creating a new collection of paintings and mixed media collages. Recently, this robust pink dahlia became the subject of a botanical portrait to be painted in acrylic on canvas.

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