Well, months later...I finally got to painting.

Well, I tell myself every winter after Christmas when little is going on in the garden that I would start painting more.  In my mind, I would continue to sketch in my art journal and paint what was happening as the season warmed up and things grew, then reality kicked in, life happened...and here it is July 2nd and I finally got some watercolor sketches done.

White Tank Garden, Approx. 5" x 7"

Wild Clover, 4" x 6"

I started some vegetable seedlings in April including starting some Dalhias and Canna Rhizomes in pots.  It seemed as though everything was happening at once.  Well, after much planting, pruning, digging, hoeing, weeding, mulching I'm finally at the point where I can step back and take a breather.  Whew!

Spring is here, so I thought why not paint some flowers to celebrate!  I know I'll have to get outside soon to tidy up the gardens.  Sticks need to be picked up, ornamental grass and perennials need to be cut down, some shrubs and trees need to be pruned, etc.  I'm hoping to start an art journal this year specifically to document all the changes that will be taking place in the garden.  With so much to do, is that even realistic.  We'll see what happens...

Daffodils, Watercolor 5 x 7 inches

Liatris and Daylilies, Watercolor 5 x 7 inches

Working on a line of hand painted cards 

Let the journey begin.

Many friends and family know that I love to garden.  But here in Salem, Connecticut, that's hard to do in the winter so I try to paint.  Painting helps to move the season along a little faster.  I've done some paintings (mostly watercolor) over the years, but I'm ready to take my art to the next level.  And the only way to get there is to become a daily painter.  Yes, my aims are high, but even if I only manage to do one a week, I'll still be very happy a year from now.  Most of all, I'm excited to gain experience by learning something new with every piece. 

I hope you'll join me in this journey and check back often to see how I'm doing.  I'll try to share something often, even if it's just a little sketch in my art journal.


Here are some of the paintings I've done in the last eight years or so.  They're not in any particular order. 

Late Spring Garden     7" x 10.5"     Watercolor

Winter Sun     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Winter Mist     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Meadow Pines     13" x 16"  (Framed)     Pastel     Sold

Amos Lake     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Study at Herb Farm     5" x 7"     Watercolor    

Orange Daylily    6" x 9"     Watercolor

Barred Rock Chicken     5" x 7"     Watercolor and graphite     Sold 

Pond and Storm Clouds     13" x 16"     (Framed)    Pastel      Sold     

By the Pond     11" x 15"     Watercolor     

Autumn Garden     11" x 15"     Watercolor     Sold

Summer Stroll     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Grandpa and Me     11" x 14"   Commission

Star Magnolia Bud     6" x 9"     Watercolor and Gouache     

In The Snow     6" x 9"     Watercolor    

Buggy Ride     6" x 9"     Watercolor

Paperwhite Narcissus     8" x 10"     Watercolor     Sold

Winter Pond     11" x 15"     Pastel

Snowman     6" x 9"     Watercolor

Bird Feeder     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Fall Frenzy     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Girl and Black Birds     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Winter Romp     11" x 15"     Watercolor

Heading Up     6" x 9"     Watercolor

Pink and White Cosmos     13" x 16"  (Framed)     Watercolor     

Pink Apple Blossoms     5" x 7"     Ink and Watercolor

Pink Astilbe     5" x 7"     Ink and Watercolor

Spring Garden Path     7" x 10.5"     Watercolor 

Ruby-throated Hummingbird     5" x 7"     Watercolor

Liberty     11" x 16"     Watercolor