WATERCOLORS

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Pair of Perfect Swans, 7”x10”, watercolor

Poppy, 6”x6”, watercolor

California Poppy

I have the amazingly good fortune of being able to easily turn to the comfort of walking outdoors in nature where my senses can open to the sky, clouds, plants, animals, earth, air, and water. Often I take photos along my walks; later, referring to them when back in the studio.

During April, 2020, the first full month of the pandemic lockdown, I decided to make a watercolor each day of that month using for my inspiration whatever caught my eye during my walk. By April the surrounding hillsides are abundant with the bright oranges, yellows, and golds of the California poppy. The experience of painting this flower has served to deepen my wonder at its delicacy, subtlety, and very existence. Here is the watercolor from Day 10.

Zinnia Bud, 11"x15", 2023, watercolor, flower series #20, unframed.

Orange Fingers, 11"x15", 2023, watercolor, flower series #19, unframed.

Magnolia, 11"x15", 2023, watercolor, flower series #18, unframed.

Calla Lily, 15"x11", 2023, watercolor, flower series #17, unframed.

Geranium Buds, 15"x11", 2023, watercolor, flower series #16, unframed.

Tulips, 15"x11", 2023, watercolor, flower series #15, unframed.

Cosmos, 11"x15", watercolor, flower series #14, 2023, unframed.

Hollyhock and its Weevil, 15"x11", watercolor, flower series #13, 2023, unframed.

Bird of Paradise, 11"x15", 2023, watercolor, flower series #12, unframed.

Matilija Poppy, 11"x15", watercolor, flower series #11, 2023, unframed.

Harlequin Twins, 15"x11", watercolor, flower series #10, 2023, unframed.

Gaillardia or Blanket Flower, 11"x15", watercolor, flower series #9, 2023, unframed.

Wild Sweet Pea, 8x10", watercolor, flower series #8, 2023, unframed.

Arrowhead at Crawford Lake, 10"x8", 2023, watercolor, unframed.

Sunrise at the Wildlife Ponds, 7x10", watercolor

View from Yerba Buena 7"x10", watercolor

Full Moon with Clouds, 7"x10", watercolor

Fog on Mt. Tamalpais, 7"x10", watercolor

Berry and Brown Leaves, 7"x10", watercolor

Green Bamboo on Black, 6"x6", watercolor

Pair of Perfect Swans, 7"x10", watercolor

Little Brown Lizard on the Screen, 7"x10", watercolor

Reflections on Water, 7"x10", watercolor

Cream and Gray Tree Bark,7"x10", watercolor

Magnolia Seed Pod Up Close, 15"x11", watercolor