"At the Lavender Farm"

7"x5"

Oil on Panel

$100 plus $15 domestic s/h

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This is a study of the owner of the Hood River Lavender Farm, one of the places I've been visiting for the Rural Life Reflections project we're working on.  That day, they were harvesting the lavender and what an amazing aroma!  The moment I stepped out of my car, there it was.  Delicious!  And she was so generous telling me about how they distill the oils, explaining why they are organic and the different processes they go through as they prepare their lavender for different uses--also, sent me home with a huge armful of fresh cut lavender stems.  

"Gerberas" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Board

I was inspired by a wonderful painting of a flat of pansies by Roxanne Steed to paint this little plant I purchased for a friend (check out her work via the link under my "other daily painters" list). It was a challenge! The paper wrapping the pot is of different warm colors blending from one into the other. As I was painting it, I thought I had a pretty good feel for the dimensionality of it all, but now I'm not so sure!! I did really enjoy just working with those colors, though, and how the brushstrokes help to lead your eye around the painting.

I am also adding the blog of Mary Sheehan Winn to my Daily Painter list. I hope you enjoy her's and Roxanne's work!