Madrone

This is a portion of a tree I saw in Los Gatos, California, on my last visit. I love the texture of the bark and the wonderful twisting branches. Other madrones on the property are straight and vertical. The main trunk of the tree I chose to paint is a long, gray shape that lies horizontal to the ground. The portion I painted looks like new growth, a rebirth of the madrone. I wish the tree could talk and explain what must have been a very dramatic history.

Strawberries

This is a new painting. It was "in progress" for longer than I care to remember. It died and was resurrected many times. Since I am tenacious to a fault, I kept going back to try to save it. The composition was used a few years ago on two smaller paintings. Since I like the design on the placemat, I wanted to try a larger version. This image measures 14" X 20", framed it is 22" X 28". Comments are welcome.

chrisbeckstudio.com

Today is very special. My California artist-friend, Chris Beck, featured my watercolors on her showcase blog. If you have not seen this site, please go to chrisbeckstudio.com. Click on "MY Blog" at the top of the page. Then click on the page image to view "I'M PAINTING AS FAST AS I CAN". A white orchid watercolor painting will be displayed. Move to the right and click on the pink camellia. The showcase blog, "BRUSH, PAPER, WATER'' spotlights the watercolors of Genie Even.

A perusal of Chris' website is very worthwhile. Look at all of her work. It is bright, joyful, and very carefully executed. Scroll through her personal blog, "I'M PAINTING AS FAST AS I CAN". Then take the time to visit the links to all of the watercolor artists she has spotlighted These are artists who delight and inspire. I am honored and humbled to have my work displayed here.

Thank you, Chris!