Peonies

Peonies 8x10
Oil on Board $195.00


It is wonderful when the weather co-operates on "Paint with Your Friends Day" and we can paint outside!

Alberta's weather, good or bad, usually includes the wind blasting across the prairie. It's not cold wind this time of year but often strong enough to blow away the best intentions to paint au plein air (is that French or Susanian?).

Last Wednesday I was blessed to paint at my friend Tracey Mardon's home and not only because she is a wonderful artist and a great support, she has that most desired commodity..... a sheltered yard!

Tracey, our friend Michelle and I spent a few hours in the morning capturing the fruit of Tracey's (gardening) labors..this beautiful peony that was absolutely bursting with blooms. In fact, there were so many, they didn't all fit on my board! And what fun painting all the lively lines and variety of deep greens in the peony and the Blue Spruce behind it.


Painting outside in the sunshine with good friends.....ahhhh, what a great day to be alive!
I hope you enjoy your summer moments, too. Soak them up.