At the break of day, just as the sun crept above the horizon I zipped out to the garden. Before the dawn’s light waned and the stronger mid morning light prevailed; before the sweltering heat played drumbeats in my head. In the Garden, she arose. High Key Filled with Light […]
Strelitzias, otherwise known as the Bird of Paradise flower, stunning orange with a flash of rich French ultramarine blue. Plopped in a vase they ended up staring at opposite sides of the room. Silly Saturday Strelitzias! What can you see or interpret, with these flowers? Have a bit of fun imagining and reading things […]
Delicate ethereal, this softly blooms. A pale blush against a gentle visage, hints of a time gone by. Nostalgia’s path we wander down. For a moment, lost in time; for a moment sweet memories entwine. Delicate, ethereal. This softly blooms. My time, back in Sydney – amidst the old familiar […]
Fun Friday photos today, a bit of play and diversion. Something different, something without colour! I took away the colour, in order to see the flower more clearly. The solid, velvet black background created a wonderful contrast to the white tipped petals uplifted towards the band of light streaming from my studio window. I’ve […]
Graceful Elegance. The Calla Lily is filled with a rare and silent grace, a stunning beauty that hints of layers of contemplative depth. Attributes of the Evocative Calla Lily A flower with hidden depths and substance. The smooth planes of whiteness create a sense of contemplation and purity and calmness. A flower that […]
Its a good day to reflect, In Gratitude. I look back at all the many friends, neighbors, relatives that have – at a crucial point in time, made a difference. Most, are unaware of how much impact they had upon the course of my life. Jan Vincent, a treasured friend, painted this miniature for me. […]
Commanding all eyes, with sharp and rich crimson blades, the grevillia’s petals twist and bend to emerge. Slender tendrils of carrot orange, curl towards the centre and capped by lovely bonnets of pale dove grey thorns. The exquisite textures, patterns, details and rich contrasts of the grevillia is an artist’s dream. Whether in photography, […]
Soft and subtle. The peace filled mauves and rosy lilac colored blossoms catch the last of the late afternoon light. What a Glorious feeling of restfulness and contentment. Perfect for the end of the Holiday.
Morning kiss, sun’s golden warm light upon the widening, wakening rose petals I imagine myself sitting beneath the rose trellises of Monet’s Giverny as these colours splash onto the paper before me. Creative Processes of “Morning Kiss, for Monet” Beginnings Morning Kiss, for […]
Piet Mondrian was best known for his bright geometric grid lined paintings done later in his career. But these enchantingly delicate flower paintings hint at his more sensitive nature. Mondrian Paintings Mondrian’s later works of hard edged, geometric abstract designs might be construed by some, as lacking nuance or even skill. Some might think that […]
