Happy Spring!!!
Since today marked the beginning of spring I decided I had to see some flowers. The Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay has a Camellia House and the flowers usually bloom from February into March. I had hoped to get there earlier, but every time I planned to go it snowed, and then I was away. Although many of the camellias were past their prime there were still some lovely ones to sketch...enough that I'll treat you to more tomorrow. I really loved the pink/red ones and these are two different varieties. It was warm enough in the greenhouse that they had the side doors open, so while I sketched I had a nice breeze and the sun was shining through the glass of the greenhouse. I debated about sketching outside too, but it was a little too damp and chilly, so I'm glad I had the indoors instead. These were done directly in watercolor without any pencil sketching.
Oh wow, I miss my Camelia trees. We had 3 many years ago. They bloomed beautifully. Your work is excellent Joan. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you. The camellia trees there were so pretty. What colors were your blossoms?
DeleteBeautiful flowers and beautiful paintings too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Fran.
DeleteSounds like a wonderful place to visit - love your painting, these flowers are gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been there before when the camellias were blooming, so I really wanted to get there. I'm glad I was able to sketch them. Thanks!
DeleteI am so impressed, wow, just paint!! So beautiful, Joan!! Wow!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynn. I try every once in a while to ditch the pencil, but it is sort of attached to my hand. lol
DeleteThese are so lovely, Joan. Thank you!
ReplyDeletelovely ! pink florals are always my favorite.
ReplyDeleteHappy spring joan! Wow thanks for the treat! These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJoan, your camellias are superb, so beautiful and you have painted them excellent! Wow! What is next when the summer is here (there):)
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret, Kat, Elisa, and Sirkka!
ReplyDeleteWonderful watercolor sketches Joan!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous camellias, very expertly painted.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Flowers used to scare me...not I will paint anything. lol
DeleteBeautiful flowers! I just started using a pencil more often. Before I just painted and if I needed a bit of detail at the end I added it with permanent fine point pens.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Penny. I usually sketch in pencil first especially if there is anything architectural. I do like to challenge myself once in a while and go pencils and eraser less. lol
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