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!

Calm Before Earl

HI, today I've been up to Parksley to Annie's Restaurant, I saw Matt, the owner, and changed my paintings, removed the ones left and put in some new ones. It's a nice place to have lunch or dinner, we have and enjoyed every moment. Afterwards, I got my groceries and bottled water and canned tuna in preparation for Hurricane Earl.. The Storm is coming up the east coast and right now Dusty(pictured with Daisy the snorer) is calm. Now she is. She will probably be clinging to the ceiling if we do get any rain,wind, or whathaveyou. I will run extra water to paint with- Take care and brace yourselves. May you all be safe.. Hope to see you at the Pignic Art Show on Saturday!Diana

Art at Annie's Restaurant

HI, Today I went up to Annie's in Parksley,Va. This a very lovely restaurant with wonderful food. I met the owner Matt, and his wife Ann,(such nice people) they are displaying 13 of my original watercolors there. I hope you stop in and see my work there and try their delicious menu! I heard the butterfly shrimp were wonderful! Such an adorable place!Talk to you soon! Diana
go to www.anniesarestaurantinc.com/ to see more!You'll love it!