Picked from the tree

Magnolia, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

Creamy white Magnolias are everywhere right now. Maybe it's all the rain we've had this spring, but they are more abundant and beautiful than I ever remember seeing them. I was in Southern Pines this morning and took lots of photos and I plan to go back and take more when the sun is out.

I love the shiny green leaves and the faint lemony scent of the flowers.

Contact me if you are interested in this one.

Carolina Magnolia, 6 x 6 " oil painting, Fay Terry, ©2012

The Magnolias are in full bloom where I live and the lemony scent of the flowers is in the air.

This afternoon I walked around all the trees in our yard looking for the perfect flower to paint.

I think I found it.

This bloom seemed to have just the right amount of shadow on it and the petals were whiter than any others. It must have just opened a few hours ago because it had not taken on the creamy yellowish white that shows up as it loses freshness. It was also not above seventy five degrees today so that helped keep this beauty from drooping.