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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

"A taste of summer" sunflower and lavender palette knife oil painting.

 "A taste of summer" sunflower and lavender painting
19x27cm, oil on canvas board, palette knife painting
SOLD

This is a rework of one of my Garden 101 series and fresh off the easel today. At the time, I put it in my discard pile, as, although I liked the concept, the painting did not come out as expected.

I am not having a lot of success with my iris paintings at the moment, so as a change, I got this painting out and reworked it using a palette knife and fresher looking paint.
I really like it now. Quite loose and fresh looking to my eyes. Let me know what you think.
This painting is sold, contact me about any other painting HERE

Monday, May 6, 2013

Iris season is with us

 Last Saturday saw our annual pilgrimage to 'Iris en Provence' iris nursery/farm located near Hyeres. It's quite a long drive from home but we make a day of it by taking the coast road along the riviera. It is only a small place but the different varieties of iris they have are superb. The colours are sublime. Of course I always come away with a car full of new irises, which is a bit of a hit on the wallet but well worth it. The irises I bought last year are just coming into bloom in the garden, so watch out for a new batch of iris paintings.
Here are a few photos to whet your appetite.
 Variety Teamwork

 Variety World Premier
 Variety Rustler

Click here to see my white iris painting of one I bought two years ago. This was painted last year.
Contact me about this or any other painting HERE

Friday, May 3, 2013

Etsy promotion - free shipping in France and Europe


Give Mum something special - flowers that last.
Florals for sale in my Etsy shop CLICK HERE
Opération freeshippingfrance spécial fête des mères : frais de ports gratuits pour tous les envois vers la France

I am taking part in the French Etsy promotion of free shipping in France for Mother's Day - Use coupon code FREESHIPPINGFRANCE at check-out.
I am extending this to all of Europe for my blog readers. You will initially be charged the shipping, but I will refund the shipping costs.
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