Petite Morning Glory w/watercolor in background…
“Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.”
– Paul Klee
This vine grows wild in the nearby landscape and has exploded into bloom from the recent rains. I often arrange the cobalt-blue flowers in nosegays, which perch on shelves or near the kitchen sink and give me little smiles throughout the day. Planning to add the petite blue morning glory’s likeness to the butterfly study, I admired the sinuous lines and decided that it deserved its own study!
Watercolor
There are times, when my eye-hand-brain connection is so in sync, that using a pencil before painting would seem redundant. There are other times when that faint map of pencil simplifies the process and strengthens the end result. After studying the lines of the trailing vine, I began to paint without the aid of a pencil.
Watercolor – Blue Morning Glory
A window provided back lighting, and the cut flowers cascaded over my work area in strong light. With keen focus, I began to paint; I prefer working from life because it’s easy to decipher the subtle nuances that are often lost in photos. The morning glories had a mischievous surprise, however; they slowly tweaked their attention to the window and began to turn it is direction!
The flowers are quite petite!
This was actually pretty easy to paint! My hand no longer shakes, thank goodness!
Because of lack of time, I refrained from painting the blue flowers; today’s flowers will be gone tomorrow, and the vine will continue to rearrang itself! Tomorrow I will retrieve more flowers and switch to pigments of blue!
Delicate morning glories
(It feels good to be regaining my strength!) While painting this study, I decided to use a different blue flower to compliment the butterfly study. Does anyone know the name of this flowering vine?
I’ve decided to add this blue flower to the butterfly painting. It’s scale will work better than the morning glory….
This past weekend I uploaded images for National Geographic’s Great Nature Project; one of my images (Western Spiny Tailed Iguana) is included in their ‘Team Favorites.’ (Thanks N. Geographic!) The above blue flower did not make it to my species list, as there was only so much time when I was in town! Go HERE to see the Casa Loca species that were added to the project.
Thanks for your support, and I look forward to showing both paintings, hopefully finished for the next Timeout for Art.
Z
Zeebra Designs & Destinations 
Z, I am delighted your strength is returning and your passion and talent winds up on some canvas or other venue. Well done, BTG
Yes, it feels great to finally have more energy and to be able to hold the brush – or a glass – with a steady hand. In another few weeks, I’ll be ready for the triple jump. (Ha, just kidding – I’d bust my tail or break an ankle!)
I’d be in the heap beside you writhing in pain.
I look forward to seeing this finished. I know it will be wonderful. Glad you’re up and about and painting. Good recovery!
Thanks, Emilie! I look forward to seeing the change in personality when the blues are added to the butterfly study.
It feels good to be painting again.
Please continue to get well, dear friend! Lovely flowers!
Thanks, Cindy! Do you have some lovely ‘spring flowers in your yard and neighborhood? I love the tropical landscape, but I miss those nostalgic spring blossoms….
My daffodils are pretty much done, Lisa, but tulips are still blooming; iris and poppies are in bud…very pretty!
You are such a talent – in so many ways. Thank you for sharing so much with me.
You make that quite easy, Marie! Thanks for all that you’ve done for me as well!
I am so happy to hear that you are getting better!
I was in town today and still had energy when time to return home. The inner smile is back.. uh-oh, that probably means it’s time for an impromptu project!
Lovely — and it is good news indeed that your hand held steady. Welcome back!
Thank you, Hugh; it feels good to be stronger. Now if we can figure out how to improve the internet options here at the house!
Can’t wait to see the blues on your canvases. I don’t know what the second blue flower is. I know it’s pretty, though. 😉
I don’t know the name of the flower either! Several years I asked a lady for a cutting, and this is the first year that it’s bloomed with such heart.
Thanks, Amiga!
It knew it was time to be painted!
Beautiful, Z. Quote too.
So glad to hear you’re feeling better and back to painting. Love all the photos of the species list. Hugs amiga
So glad to read that you well on your way to recovery, shaking leaving and strength gathering each day – great thing to read! Love seeing your paintings, a natural and calming feel to the vine and blue flowers – doesn’t surprise me that your photographs are selected by NG.
Hi there in paradise 🙂 I love your perseverance, not to mention your talent. I foresee another beautiful piece of art.
Welcome back! It’s so good to see this progress, and I’m eager for the final product. You have a wonderful talent, and I’ve missed your art.
So pleased to hear you are better and back painting. I do not know what the second blue flower is called but it is such a vibrant blue it will go so well with the butterflies.
Pleased you are back into your art.
I got inspired by the curves of the Golden Palm’s fronds.
Now you have inspired me to draw those beautiful shapes.
It is a coincidence that I wrote in my post that
‘a weed is only a flower growing out of place.
Morning Glory is classed as invasive weed in Queensland.
I thought of an old song You are too young to have heard it.
Hope you can get this on YouTube it will make you smile.
I don’t often encounter the word nosegay, which really is made up of nose and gay, apparently because people enjoy sniffing a bouquet of fragrant flowers.
you made me chuckle.. thanks, i needed that!!!
Lovely artwork, Lisa. So happy to know you’re feeling better. 🙂
Absolutely stunning Z. and it is always a joy to engross myself in your post and images. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend