Susan Spohn -- FLoral--Bachelor Buttons & Dragonfly

Bachelor Buttons & Dragonfly

5 x 7

oil on board

Today, I just wanted to do a small painting. I was looking through some reference photos I took of some flower garden this fall and came upon one with lots of Bachelor Buttons. These wonderful flowers look blue, or purple or combinations of the two depending on the lighting and the flowers that surround them. In one of my photos a fat dragonfly was passing thru the flowers. I thought he might add some interest as a secondary player in this painting. This painting is for sale for $55.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA. Visit my blog susanmspohn.blogspot.com  to purchase or my website susanmspohn.com to view more of my paintings.

Susan Spohn --- Floral Diiptych; Watching Spiders

Floral Diptych : Watching Spiders 

36 x 72

oil on 2 boards

(I was unable to get a decent photo of my painting today, so excuse the improper lighting and the fact that the two halves are not next to each other....) 

I have finished this large diptych of a wonderful flower garden. I painted this piece using mainly pallet knives and then finishing up with some brushes. This was a whimsical, fun adventure starting with just a few photos of some flowers I wanted to use in this garden. Then as I started, I imagined I could see a cat sitting in the garden, watching a spider...... well, the storyline grew from there, until not only was there a resplendent floral garden with a cat and a spider.... but also; a caterpillar, a salamander, 2 frogs, a baby bunny, 3 bees and 4 butterflies! Can you find them all? 

"Eternal Sunshine", original oil painting by Laura Reilly

"Eternal Sunshine", original oil painting, 12" x 30" x 1.5" - 
 painting  continues around sides for a beautiful finish
$575, free shipping in continental U.S.
Summer is on the wane, with Autumn not far behind -
 but Chip's sunflowers are still a delight to behold, and to paint!

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Susan Bell artist, plein air floral, oriental poppies

I can't get enough of these flowers. I will paint them every day that I can until they are gone. 12X12 oil on canvas
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Flowering Quince, original oil painting by Laura Reilly

"Flowering Quince", oil original, 6" x 6", gold frame $195

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 Glorious coral-colored quince in full bloom in Rheta's garden - simply irresistible!

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