More flowers

These flowers are fun to paint.  Some I've never painted before, and that keeps it interesting.

A new beginning

I backgrounded this plate some time ago, so I just had to pick a pattern, transfer it to the plate and start painting.

And now the leaves

What a difference the leaves make.  Not only do they connect the flowers and fill in empty spaces, they give a unity to the whole piece.

The garden grows

Just two groups of small flowers left and then the leaves.  These flowers have been fun to paint.

Pretty parrot

I've added two parrot tulips to the picture frame.  Two more large flowers and a few groups of little flowers and then the leaves will complete the project.

A present for Judy

I painted this plate for Judy to celebrate her many years directing children's programs at her church.  I think she likes it.

The cat who stepped in blue paint

Yes, this is the cat that stepped in the blue paint and left blue foot prints all over the house.  Quick thinking and Murphy's Oil Soap took care of the mess.

I've painted a few more flowers.  They look a little disjointed now, but there will be more flowers around the frame and then they'll be connected with leaves.  It should look like a garland when I'm finished.  At least, that's the plan.