After more than 30 years of watercolor experience, Diana M Davis' originals can be found in businesses and private collections throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. She loves the freedom and excitement of watercolor and uses the traditional style along with different techniques to express herself.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Sketching Vinca
Yesterday I went up to Parksley,Va. to Annie's Restaurant, I had to pick up my paintings because Matt is having the restaurant painted inside. On the way home, I stopped by Hortico Garden Center.. oh no.. and everything was on sale..
I bought some pale pink Bee Balm, and two other tall perennials the garden expert told me were very invasive. I said, "No problem I like invasive.. one is pale blue, the other bright red. I know the hummers will love them. Also I bought this gorgeous hanging basket I couldn't resist.. it was on sale for $10 and it's magnificent. Of course after I brought it home it drooped terribly and I thought I had killed it already.. but no I watered it and it looked so much better.
I started to draw it today and asked my dear husband to photograph me with the plant while I was drawing. (That is the photo of my feet- He took.)I didn't include the one of just my body, no head and no flowers.. ha ha. oh he tried. So I will be painting this vinca basket... Hope the painting does justice to the amazing beauty of the flower! talk to you soon, Diana--
Look at the Eastern Shore Art League T shirt I have on! It's an antique,on the back it has work by Doris Hoffmaster, Jane Hinds, Mary Ann Clarke,Joan Trapp,Me and more!
Diana, you are the first laugh I've had today and it's 8 p.m. too bad I didn't read this early.. lol ! your husbands photography, lol !
ReplyDeletethanks for your visit, your kind thoughts, I'm just feeling so very exhausted, not a problem ( I don't think) I had this a few times.
Well your now a slave to your Vincas , water, water, they let you know by drooping , water them and they thank you by perking up.
Love your hummer , all your paintings are just so beautiful .. I keep saying I will try that pouring process, love the look... but never do it. Your so good at it !!! ((hugs))
BJ