Periwinkles

Two small paintings of periwinkle flowers from the garden; both acrylics on Masonite, 10 x 15 cm:

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And another nasturtium

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

I have long liked these cheerful little flowers, and the umbrella-like leaves that repel water. One can almost imagine fairies and gnomes living under there...

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Three nasturtiums

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 25 cm:

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Rose heart

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 25 cm:

I rather like the semi-abstract forms that result when you zoom right into things, particularly parts of plants. I just goes to show that there is actually no very clear dividing line between abstraction and representation.

Hibiscus flower

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

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Morning glory

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

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Agave heart

Acrylics on Masonite, 25 x 20 cm:

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A somewhat experimental piece, perhaps. I have long liked the idea of pictures that zoom right in on a part of a plant, a la Georgia O'Keeffe. Not that I can match her work, but why not give it a try anyway?

Tulip farm

Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

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Lavender field, Provence

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 30 cm:

The lavender is a bit more purple in the original. It's something I have noticed when photographing paintings: for some reason, the camera does not pick up purple very well, and tends to render it too bluish. 

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Lavender in a Marmite flask

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

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Been a while since I have done a still life...

Lavender in the courtyard

Acrylics on Masonite, 25 x 20 cm:

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Tulip garden

Acrylics on Masonite, 37 x 52 cm (= about 14 x 20 inches):

Rather larger than most of what I have done thus far. And thus perhaps a tad awkward; working larger turned out quite different, and will take some getting used to! I may also tweak it a little bit more...

Arum lilies in a misty forest

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 25 cm:

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Hollyhocks by the window

Acrylics on Masonite, 25 x 20 cm:

Rose arch

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

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Tuscan window

Oil on board, 20 x 25 cm:

When it comes to painting outdoors subjects, I seem to prefer this sort of intimate scene rather than grand vistas. Not even sure what one should call this: landscape or still life? No idea, but it is what it is.

Mini bottle and Eugenia berries

Oil on board, 10 x 15 cm:

Probably the last of the berries for the season - mornings are getting decidedly frosty...

Pretty flowers

Oil on board, 20 x 15 cm:

For a change, an outdoor scene. For this sort of thing I often prefer a far looser, impressionist sort of style. I based it on a reference photo I took in the garden of a local school; I noticed the girl intently staring at the flowers, haloed in rich light, and knew I wanted to try painting it.

Fallen things

After an evening storm, another batch of fallen leaves and blooms. Ballpoint pen and watercolor pencil on paper:

Three Tulips

Acrylic on board, 20 x 15 cm (= about 8 x 6 inches):