Have you ever given thought to that of a blossom that blooms each year just like a birthday.
I never tire of observing birthdays or blossoms.
It is quite an art to study flowers as they bloom, flourish and then fade.
There is a place nearby that I love to go with my dog and just witness the power of nature.
I rescued this blossom and brought it home to paint.
There is something beautiful about a blossom as it unfolds and fades away.
I find the beauty lies in the age or the fragility or life. We cannot keep our youth forever.
As I prepare for my Art Studio Open tour the end of April, I am trying my best to focus on all that flourishes and fades in Spring. I will have boxes of cards for sale, a few works of art and samples of past examples of art work.
Today, I wish my dear Mother a Happy 85th birthday. May she continue to bloom, to thrive, to flourish and to inspire us all with her boundless energy and respect for life.
pve design - watercolor blossom painted on Arches Aquarelle Paper 140lb.
I love the blossom. Just beautiful. Wishing your mother a Happy Birthday with many more to come! Carla
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Birthday to your Mom Patrica! I love your painting you do such wonderful work it's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
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Debra~
Happy Birthday to your mom!!!
ReplyDeletePatricia will you share more about this tour? Is it for local artist? Does it raise $$ for a cause? Or is it for future students? Etc... I'm sure I would love the tour regardless. Don't forget to take lots of photos.
Ps you know if I was there I would help where ever I could. Maybe standing by the welcome table serving lavender lemonade and shortbread cookies. xo
What a beautiful blossom. Happy birthday to your lovely mother. Please give her my love. She is such a treasure.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Mama PVE!
ReplyDeleteoh yes, my Madame Alfred Carriere rose bloomed for the first time the day I had my second daughter. My husband could not wait to get back to the hospital to tell me! It is blooming as I write this...her 2nd birthday is tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHope it will bloom for her for 85 years like your Mother
Happy Birthday to your Mom!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, dare I say, in this case I prefer your artful bloom to the actual one!
Can't wait for your Open House!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Just this morning I was thinking of fading youth as I noticed the "crease" on my chest was still evident in the bathroom mirror eventhough I had been up for a while!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a Happy Birthday to your mom. Wish I could make it up for your studio open house.
Happy 85th Birthday to your Mom! I love the way you speak of your parents.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous blossom, I love wisteria as it blooms and fragrances the air. Wishing your mother a very Happy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the prettiest paintings you've ever done. It's difficult to know if both pictures feature the same painting but for some reason I like the top photo best where the edge of the petals almost disappear.
ReplyDeleteWho am I (one who doesn't paint) to dare comment but I like the lighter touch in color.
Good luck with your studio tour.
Thank for this beautiful post. Just as I was opening your email, my thoughts were on the process of an orchid bringing forth its blooms. Such beauty and patience. Have a wonderful Friday. Mary
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! The painting is lovely!
ReplyDeleteExquisite and beautiful! Such an inspirational and thought provoking post and I wish the happiest of birthdays to your mother! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated birthday to your mom! I hope she had a wonderful celebration with lots of beautiful blooms like this one :)
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