I drew this a couple of months ago. I really enjoyed the process, the experimenting and then playfully adding polka dots just for the fun of it. I never shared it because there was such a mixed reaction from a few people - it is something you either love or hate...
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Sketching Leonie’s chrysanthemums
Good friends who understand how things are with little explanation. The solidarity in having “been there”. That’s what these flowers remind me of.
Spring has sprung – or has it?
No it definitely hasn’t! On a chilly Melbourne day I’m looking back fondly to the day I painted these brilliant tulips in my dad’s seaside garden.
Painting red tulips inspired by artist Helen Cooper
Getting stuck into a tiny painting of red tulips after watching a video of Helen Cooper demonstrating her light filled style of painting flowers.
Painting still life – daisies and lilies
I came home to find these gorgeous flowers from my long suffering husband. I knew I wouldn’t keep them alive, so out came the paints to keep them forever.
Sketching vines on the verandah
Taking time to stop and draw the simple things around me is what I consider my form of mindfulness. This is a drawing of vines under a shady verandah.
Birds of paradise – sketching still life
These birds were a gift from a very colourful friend. She matches the flowers in her confidence and outgoing nature – taking her energy wherever she goes
Sketching the spring tulips
How wonderful is it when a friend comes in the door bearing flowers, and then you spend the day painting them, chatting and munching on yummy food?