Title: “Iris” / Acrylic on Canvas
These irises are from my garden. They were new to the garden – I had just planted them in the early spring. When the irises bloomed, I loved the colors and the classic shape of the flowers. To me, they represent the ideal, iconic iris design. (Painted 2014)
Title: “Degas’ Tutus” / Acrylic on Canvas
This painting is of some large yellow marigolds from my pottery container garden. While gardening one day, I noticed the design of the three marigolds and I liked the way the yellow of the flowers contrasted against the blue and green colors of the large ceramic pots. The shape of the flowers and how they flared-out reminded me of the tutus worn by ballerinas in works by Degas. (Painted 2014)