Flowers & More
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When Shelley and I heard that hummingbirds
were drawn to Penta plants we hurried out, potted two and waited to see. Sure
enough there was never a hummer far away from the star shaped bloom but what
we did not know was that butterflies were attracted to the plant as well.
When I went out to photograph the hummingbird feeding at the plant, I found
that the two did not drink at the same time. The hummer was waiting patiently
as the butterfly sipped his sweet nectar first. I went inside, sketched it
off and it has been in my pile of “ ideas” for
several years now. I felt the blue enamelware bucket would
complete the scene. My good friend Dennis Crotts has a
extended collection and when I saw his graniteware bucket I knew it was
exactly what I needed. Dennis loaned me the bucket and several other pieces
that are displayed in our shop right now. I
found painting the penta plant to be quite
challenging. Each little clump has multiple blooms and their detail was very
time consuming. The enamelware was a lot of fun to paint in that it is almost
like a painting within a painting trying to duplicate the blue swirls. I am
so pleased how this piece turned out. Even though it may appear simple, it
was very complex to paint with the flowers, the swirls, grain
of the wood and the texture of the bricks.
As always I have included a hidden
hummingbird and locating it will this time prove to be a challenge. |
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