Zinneas for Marianne

I bought a pack of varied zinneas at the local nursery and they have finally bloomed!

I'm not crazy about the yellowish-white ones, but I'm happy there are a few vibrant ones in the bunch.

Because Marianne can't grow these, these are for her!

And the beautiful cloth they're on was a gift from her when she visited.

I think this would make a wonderful painting!

Okay...bye now :)

Blooming Tuesday Debut

Hello there! I'm taking a short break from my self-imposed hiatus to post this artichoke blossom my husband brought home for me one day last year. I plunked it in the vase and sat right down and painted it on canvas. Normally, I don't paint many still lifes but I did enjoy the 'complicated simplicity' of this one.

I'm taking lots of deep breaths, packing little by little but getting it done.

I already miss everyone though so I felt like posting something!

Happy Blooming Tuesday!