Saturday, April 2, 2011

Spring Azaleas

Spring Azaleas
8 x 10
oil on canvas
I went to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens with a great group of friends and fellow artists today to paint. The roses are really starting to put on a show as they are in my own garden but today I wanted to paint the azaleas which seemed to be at their peak. I liked the way this little sculpture was surrounded by the pink blossoms. These bushes were over six feet tall. This is quite an accomplishment  because our soil in this part of Texas is very alkaline and they like acidic soil. The weather was great for painting out and I think everyone was pleased with their paintings. Afterwards we went to lunch and then to my house for dessert. It was a very enjoyable morning and afternoon.
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9 comments:

  1. graziano tessaroloApril 3, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    belli questi dipinti primaverili

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  2. Randy SaffleApril 3, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I like this one Doug. You grouped the blossoms into a very interesting pattern. I'm learning it doesn't take much for your eye to see flowers. This painting proves you don't have to show every petal. The cool dark green works good too.

    Desert? Did someone say desert?

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  3. SheriartApril 3, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    This is a nice painting Doug. I'm sorry I missed the outing-it sounds like fun.

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  4. Linda PoppleApril 4, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love how you painted the azaleas all in one group! The dimension is wonderful in the sculpture. And I like your composition. Well done!

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  5. Anne Winthrop CordinApril 4, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Sounds like a great morning...we've got a way to go before our azaleas bloom here in Rhode Island. I love how you massed them for overall drama.

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  6. Douglas ClarkApril 5, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Thank you all! Spring is such an inspirational time to be out painting, but the best thing is being out with friends.

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  7. Mary Sheehan WinnApril 6, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Love the azaleas as a mass and isn't it fun to have group to hang with?

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  8. hmuxoApril 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful painting Doug!! Amazing color on the Azaleas. Spring is slowly showing here in New York...looking forward to it.

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  9. Margie WhittingtonApril 8, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Lovely painting Doug. Sad I missed the paint out at the garden. I was in Fredericksburg visiting my son and family. They have a new baby girl. That makes 6 grandchildren now. Hope to see you soon.

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