Bouquet #128

 

 

Here's a conglomeration of flowers from Trader Joes... They have good selections sometimes.  I liked these because they had ranunculus in them. 

Rose #127

 

 

     Still struggling with roses... they are hard to paint !  I somehow think I might have an easier time with an apricot or yellow one.   That's next, if I can find one ! ha !    Thanks for the helpful critique from my talented sis on this painting.... when she came over this week for her birthday dinner... love you, Lin !

Sunflowers #125

     So happy I found some sunflowers at Trader Joes...  Spring can't be too far behind, right???

Ranunculus and Delphinium #124

 

 

Delphinium is another flower I was unable to grow.  I spent 60. on 6 plants several years ago, but they all died.. so sad.  These are such a wonderful color.  I think it's either too hot or too dry in St. Louis for these. I do like the combination of colors here.  The periwinkle brings out the yellow-orange.

Ready for spring #123

 

 

     I love these beautiful flowers, here's another version of them.   Something about the tight buds, so compacted with vibrant colored petals and amazing contrast.   Wish I could grown them.  But.... Spring will soon be here, if that's any consolation !

Ranunculus #122

This truly is my favorite flower... I can't really explain why... Peony runs a close second...

Big Brush #121

 

    Still determined to conquer this rose.... ha ha

Girls bouquets #119

 

 

Here are both the little arrangements the girls had on their placemats at dinner last night...  such a fun family get together... Di made the lasagna and birthday cake, chocolate, of course... she did a fantastic job !

Spikey mums #118

 

 

     We hosted a birthday bash for Bus (aka Paw Paw) last night with flowers I bought to paint.... Grace and Kate had special little bouquets on their placemats, along with the larger centerpieces.....  Thought I'd better paint them too !  These were so different, but so hard to paint.... all those spikes !