"Petunia trail happily, spilling over floral bins in the warm summer breeze."
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Plymouth, Nova Scotia.
My car was in for repairs, so I decided to paint en plein air on my back doorstep. With my flower gardens in bloom, there is never a loss for subject matter. I love how these miniature petunias happily trailed over top of a flower bin and how the light created varied violet hues in their petals.
My Subject
My Set Up
I view these little miniatures as meditation in motion. With nature strumming on around me it is a wonderful feeling to feel present while a peaceful shift occurs. As I painted, our beautiful sunny day turned into a cold and cloudy one. Such strange and unpredictable weather! I'm glad I seized the moment when I did as it passed quickly. Truly something to keep in mind as we navigate through life; screening out what is really important and enjoying small moments that are right in front of our eyes.
Warmly,
Debbie
P.S. While I painted hummingbirds nosily zoomed to and fro to my feeder hanging on the deck. They really are quite entertaining for such small creatures!
P.P.S. Visual memory really does come in handy when the weather decides to change in the midst of a painting. It is important to not change what you have already completed and continue on your initial plan for your painting.
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Wonderful work as always Debbie. Fabien
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Fabien! I appreciate you taking the time to read my post. :D
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