Design in Art and Gardening

I recently presented a program to a local garden club discussing the principles of design as applied to both art and gardening. As mentioned in an earlier blog, I was a gardener before I began painting. All of the "learnings" and discoveries I made as a gardener transferred very naturally once I picked up my brushes!

Reflections

I was an avid gardener before I was a watercolorist. Japanese Gardens are my favorite style of gardens. Love the serene beauty found there. Lived in Japan for two years, and am very influenced by oriental art. Will post a painting I am working on, later, that shows this influence.

The Dance

Completed this painting of gardenias from my backyard. The sight and smell of these beautiful flowers made me think of gardenias as being a once upon a time traditional flower that ladies were given when they went to a dance.

Just sold "Rainy Day Hibiscus" painted last summer. Caught this beautiful hibiscus on my back porch right after a warm summer rain and was captivated by the rain on the petals.

A Passion for Watercolors

A Passion for Purple

Florals, still lifes, portraits, and architecture are the subjects I find the most inspirational as I take my journey through watercolors. I am always searching and discovering unusual colors, shapes, designs, and patterns in all things I observe.