Meet the Poppies

The title was prompted by the similarity between the arrangement of the seed heads and a typical family photograph of parents and children.

A walk through Monet’s garden at Giverny (2)

See also A walk through Monet’s garden at Giverny (1)

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A walk through Monet’s garden at Giverny (1)

Monet’s garden is characterized by a natural, seemingly informal beauty and a tranquil atmosphere, despite the constant stream of visitors.  The large expanse of water reflects the weeping foliage of the surrounding trees and contributes significantly to the peaceful ambience.

In this selection and the next attention is given to the ‘impressionist’ feel rather than to sharply focused botanical details.  Occasionally, during processing, a touch of watercolour filter has been applied to assist the desired effect.

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July grasses

Sunlight on a New Forest stream (4)

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Welcoming shades of early summer.

 

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Jackdaw among the grasses

 

 

 

Pebble Patterns 5

The patterns and textures in the panel below are derived from pebbles found on the beach. See also https://lagill6.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/introducing-pebbles-patterns-and-textures/

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Finding his voice

‘John’ is a painter and sculptor.  Finding the appropriate ‘voice’ to communicate his thoughts and feelings is an important first step in the creation of any of his artworks

Stipa pattern

Abstract 205 ‘Rebirth’