New Growth

New Growth, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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I love the wonderful colors seen in this sky behind the Forsythia. It was a wonderful breezy day of bright sunshine.

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More Crocuses

Yellow Happiness, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2015, Fay Terry

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Spring is showing its best early arriving flowers and the crocuses always catch me by surprise.

Today we even have spring temperatures; it is 72 degrees right now and we are getting ready to go walk the trail around Reservoir Park.

I hope you've had a great week-end and enjoyed some time to relax.

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Pink and green

Spring Fresh, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, © Fay Terry

This is a painting subject that I have been wanting to do again. Every time I buy asparagus, I plan to paint them and then I end up cooking them before I get the chance. One day soon I am going to set up another asparagus still life from a different angle. In the meantime, hope you enjoy this one.

Togetherness

Dogwood Doubles, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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The Dogwoods have been exceptionally gorgeous this spring and I can never resist trying different styles to paint them. The petals are falling now and when the wind picks up it looks like a snowstorm. The ground is covered with piles of soft white pieces.

I am hearing lots of thunder as I post this and one of  my dogs is cowering on the basement stairs.  We are supposed to get some severe weather this afternoon which may include large hail. Camden is very frightened of thunder and lightning, Pixie does not seem bothered by it. I want to get a calming vest, which I have heard really helps during storms and other times of anxiety.

Same Flowers, Different Place

Porch Tulips, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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It's finally warm enough to enjoy the screened porch so I've been enjoying these tulips on the table where I now eat breakfast and lunch. 

I painted this one very quickly, which is how I like to paint daily paintings. Sometimes it works, but sometimes a small painting can take far longer than I imagined. 

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Meet The Boss

Fine Feathers, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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This black rooster looks mighty fine surrounded by all these primary colors. I think you can tell I'm in a spring frame of mind. It's not easy to stay indoors in my studio on these pretty days. 

I hope you enjoy this rooster and there are even more on the way! 

Looking Into Flowers

It's What's Inside, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel,©2014, Fay Terry

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These are fun to paint with all the curly edges around the center part of the flower. They have taken a beating from the weather yesterday and today. I drove by one area where several were torn apart from the wind and ice. 

Every spring they take my breath away with their beauty. I plan to do a 6 x 12 painting of these if I can get to it soon. Maybe Thursday...

Sparkling Air

Spring's Arrival 6,  6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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This is a second version of the first Forsythia painting that I did. I wanted to do another one so that all of this series would be painted in the same style. Now they all look as if they belong together. That means I still have one more to do since I planned on a group of six.

I certainly do love working this way in a series.

Happy Week-end!

Flowers Before Leaves

Spring's Arrival 4, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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One of the things that is unique about Forsythia is the full blooming of the flowers before the leaves really come out. You may see just a few green leaves when it's in bloom, but not many. It's a sudden burst of sparkling yellow color then just plain leaves for the rest of the summer.

I mixed up as many yellows as I could think of today, which made it fun to paint them into the warm and cool petals. 

Sunny and Warm

Spring's Arrival 2, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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What a wonderful day it has been. The weather is warm and sunny, I have done a lot of painting today, and now I am going to walk the dogs with Bill and do our three mile loop before dinner. If he will hurry home from work, we can get going soon! I am so ready to be outside in the sunshine.

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Blue Sky

Spring's Arrival, 6 x 6 " oil on gessobord panel, ©2014, Fay Terry

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Forsythia heralds the arrival of spring and so does the current temperature of sixty-eight degrees.

I am on my way out the door to walk around Reservoir Park with my husband. Hope you have had a great week-end. Thank you for following my art.

Almost Time for Flowers

Forced Forsythia, 6 x 6 " oil on panel

I wish I could say that my Forsythia is in bloom but it's not yet.  This is from last year

when I brought some in the house so it would open more quickly. As soon as I see the buds I cut lots of branches and put them in vases. It always amazes me how quickly they open and create the atmosphere of early spring indoors.

Daisies

Pink Presents, 6 x 6 " oil on panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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I have been enjoying these Gerbera Daisies in one of my favorite blue vases. I love having all these the same color but it will be fun to mix up the colors when more of them start blooming.

I hope you are having a great week-end!

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Special Request

Tulips, Please!  6 x 6 " oil on gessobord, ©2013, Fay Terry

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Every so often, my husband asks me to paint something specific, and this time it is tulips. I have some pink tulips in the kitchen, and some red ones in another room but I thought I would try something  Patti Mollica talked about in the workshop.

When I painted these yellow ones about a month ago, the background was a very bright, beautiful turquoise and the centers of the flowers were dark yellow( but not nearly dark enough). I decided to paint a new version after Patti mentioned that too many bright colors can detract from the main subject.
I also noticed the first painting had areas where more dark was needed.

I grayed down the turquoise mix quite a bit with Quinacridone Magenta and Cad yellow light and white. I also darkened the value inside the flowers and on some of the leaves. What a huge difference it made in keeping the focus on the tulips.

Spring Chicken

Spring Chicken, 10 x 8 " oil on wrapped canvas

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This is one of my favorite chickens to paint. The black feathers tipped in white make such pretty patterns. 

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Artful Artichokes, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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This is one of my favorite vegetables and they are plentiful right now. I have always loved them and their beautiful color shows up when they are cut in half. I love how they look on this bright table runner.

The final treat when you eat these is the heart of the artichoke which I like much better fresh.

Have a great "tasting spring vegetables" day!

Spring Warmth

Any Day Now, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

This painting is a celebration of spring and I had fun using some of my favorite bright colors to make a warm painting of these perky flowers. Daffodils are such wonderful flowers and can transform a landscape with their shapes and color.

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Sweet Yellows

Declaring Spring, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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These are getting my attention these days because I had not seen them come up for a couple of years.  It is nice to know they are still in the ground and know when to show themselves as a cheerful sight on a cold day.

Here We Are, 6 x 6 " oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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The surest sign of spring is in my yard right now as these crocus flowers poke their heads up and declare "we came back!".  It never fails to amaze me and it always seems like magic, because it is.

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Blue Ribbon Flowers

Remembering, 6 x 6" oil on archival panel, ©2013, Fay Terry

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These are my Valentine's Day Tulips still going strong, which is amazing. I did put a ribbon around them to keep them from falling over and then I thought I would put a bow on the one at the top. This is my favorite tulip painting that I have done so far and there will be more on the way soon. I love painting tulips! There is something special about spring flowers that makes me feel excited about all the beautiful days ahead.

I hope you are having an excited about spring day, too!