Daturas

Since datura is an evening blooming plant with the blossom fading by midday, I was unsure how to use the light. These were observed in full sun and thus, I'm unsure how the night light would show. So, I'm playing with the ground. In this version I've presented a ground that could be early evening or morning. But it may not work once the strong shadows are created.

Daturas

It was dark when I finished today. Thus, the photo has a glare from my lights. It's good to be painting somewhat larger. My arm appreciates the movement of applying paint in large swaths. And my eye gets a workout with the composition by considering negative space.

Daturas

This painting is 24"x27" on board. The expansive view will show the datura in scale.

Datura Metel IV

This point of view does not do justice to the regal datura. However, I've come to appreciate the leaves as well and they show themselves here. 5"x7" on board and gold leaf.

Datura Metel III

The datura never bores me. The lyrical, arabesque lines of the form are ever changing affecting the light and color. 5"x7" on board and gold leaf.

Cleome

The cleome is a wonderful annual that is tall and continues to bloom all summer. It's also known as the spider flower. Nice long seed pods develop as the flower continues to bloom up the stem. And the great thing? All those seeds set themselves for a garden full of cleome the following spring. 5"x7" on board and gold leaf.

Life Drawing

Another lovely morning figure drawing at PAAM. Today's model was more interesting than Tuesday's. She had more weight on her bones and an ability to hold a long pose. Tonight is an opening for a Kenneth Stubbs show at PAAM which we will attend. Also, the galleries are open late and offer wine and cheese.