Before the Frost Hydrangeas

I worked from a photograph to paint these hydrangea heads. There are so many different tones of colour in the leaves and blossoms at this time of year.

Fall Hydrangeas

I took some pictures of the hydrangeas in late fall and the combined colour of the leaves and flowers are pretty wonderful! Just had to try and paint my impression in the comfort of my kitchen. No worry about cold fingers!

Sun through the trees in the fall

I made some changes to this maple painting to get the effect of the sun shining through the trees. I think it's better but wonder whether it would work as two paintings.

Red and Pink Roses in a vase

I started this painting when the roses were just finished blooming. Played around with it to try to make an interesting painting since the roses have long gone.

Crabapple

Here is some colour for an otherwise blah day! Crabapples in detail!

Sun through the trees

Worked at Christie Conservation Area yesterday while there was a highschool crosscountry run going on around me. Kept me from feeling lonely. Workked on it again last night. Will post the revised edition later. This maple had all it's limbs reaching toward the East, and some leaf left along the bottom. The Fall colours are wonderful!

White Pine -Christie Conservation Area

Went out painting this afternoon and finished just before the rain started. White pines can develop so much visual character when they age. This one is a very good example of that kind of tree. There is still some work to do on this little painting.