Abundant Beauty
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Abundant Beauty

The grandeur of the rose is timeless and it is one of my favorite early summer flowers. There are so many different varieties each with its own character, fragrance and unique color. In May and early June when our garden roses bloom they bring the most lovely scent and soft color.

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Coral Charm Peonies
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Coral Charm Peonies

The coral charm peony is one of the most fascinating late spring flowers. Over the course of just a few days, it transforms itself from an intense coral bud to a bright watermelon pink bloom then turns a soft apricot tone and finishes as a faded cream color.

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A Fall Floral Treat
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A Fall Floral Treat

Amazingly, autumn has already arrived with yesterday the official first day of fall! The summer garden is now in its final phases and I am clearing out debris of a successful vegetable harvest.

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Summer Flower Paintings
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Summer Flower Paintings

The studio has been a busy place this summer as I have been working on a new collection of paintings along with commissioned works.

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Peony Season...
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Peony Season...

Peony season is here and I'm enchanted with all the beautiful blooms! These lovely pink stems were brought to me by a friend who has grown them for years.

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In the Studio:  Sunwashed Floral Watercolors
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In the Studio: Sunwashed Floral Watercolors

As the summer comes to a close I am spending more time in the studio. Lately, I've been working with watercolors to create these expressive floral paintings of favorite blooms.

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