My paintings actually start in my garden. This is where I grow the flowers, shrubs and trees, which are a part of the workflow of my creative output. The sun and shade play a role in all my compositions. I … Continue reading
The 57th Annual Art League of LI Member’s Exhibition is November 11 through November 25, 2012 11-4pm each day The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Rd. in Dix Hills NY 11746 Tom Stacey is the Coordinator … Continue reading
Another Type of Canvas Mary Ahern is an artist member of the Huntington Arts Council. Much of her art is inspired by her garden, a piece of art in its own right that is constantly changing. Her husband, Dave, often … Continue reading
I’ve just created a series of digital paintings of a Krinkled White Peony that was blooming in my garden this past June. For my inspiration I chose an herbaceous white single peony that was introduced into cultivation in 1928. The … Continue reading
Garden Tour, Sunday June 14, 2009 from Noon until 4 pm. (Copy of Newsletter sent to my emailing list.) Newsletter Highlights: Art, Blogging, Facebook and a Garden Tour I am really excited about the upcoming Garden Tour sponsored by the … Continue reading
My Garden and my Art work side by side. Both require me to make aesthetic judgements about composition, scale, color, texture and style. When I’m deciding where to plant the flowers I’ve hauled home on my endless trips to the … Continue reading
Grape muscari, otherwise known as Grape Hyacinths live close to the ground. For years I never took much notice of them except for the little spots of brilliant purple that bounced so nicely against the bright yellow daffodils they bloomed … Continue reading
Isn’t that a fantastic name? Dicentra spectabilis. It just rolls out of your mouth in a lilting singsong kind of rhythm doesn’t it? I love to say it quietly under my breath as I walk around my woodland garden in … Continue reading
I have a number of varieties of White Daffodils growing in my garden but I don’t feel that I ever have enough. Since I am over run by squirrels I try to focus away from crocus and my beloved tulips. … Continue reading
My garden is often the source material for my Digital Mixed Media Paintings. Though I am not a Photographer, I like to use my digital camera to record the progress and changes in my garden from day to day and … Continue reading