Monday, February 1, 2010

Phalaenopsis

Pronounced fayl-eh-NOP-siss. I pronounce it "Moth Orchid" and this species is called Leopard Prince. Well, maybe the category is not referred to as a species. That may be just an animal thing. Guess I am not as much an expert plant person as I thought!

Some have a real talent for finding the perfect gift. I love the sentiments behind this one. When I received it, I immediately blurted out that "I would have something to paint" and of course that meant that I would have to post it as well. I started hunting for that tube of paint color that I knew would be perfect. This involved running up and down the steps several times and dumping out a variety of containers many times before the paint was finally located. Who stashes paints in every room of their house and office?

That being said, I have been a little anxious about trying to capture this lovely orchid in watercolors. Haven't done it yet. But I will. The close up pic of the flower makes me ponder how I will ever be able to capture the essence of this beautiful miracle. I have also been misting it daily and watching it bloom. We haven't engaged in any conversation yet. I don't think anyone talks to their plants these days anymore. It's all just text, blog, text, blog, e-mail etc. LOL

In the meantime, the watercolor here is supposed to be of lilies. It was fun to do and I like the colors. It seems to have a folksy appeal to it I think. If it brightens your day, my work here is done.

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's learning how to dance in the rain!"

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__________ROY G. BIV

__________ROY G. BIV
Prism Captured Under the Crimson King. Photographer's beginning luck. Fine example of serendipity. Can't remember now of what I was really trying to take a picture."

INSPIRED BY

A Love of Nature
Serendipity
Fascination with Color

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths that we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
-Author Unknown

Over time I've learned not to fight a lot of things, including what my art looks like. Today, it comes from my soul and I allow it only to be source of joy. It has become one of my essential ingredients for happiness.

" The 3 essential elements of happiness are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."
-Alan K. Chalmers

“First I dream my painting. Then I paint my dream” – Vincent van Gogh.

While my paintings are escapism, the real world reminds me daily of the work we have yet to do and the purpose that we serve. “To whom much is given, much is expected.” - Luke 12: 48


Welcome to My First Art Show in the Courtyard

Welcome to My First Art Show in the Courtyard
"Had lots of fun being a quirky artiste for a day! There was a cool band that played some great classic rock tunes. The temperature was well into the nineties. I loved basking in the sunshine. If you enjoy talking about art, this is a really easy way of meeting interesting people."