Driving country roads I see glorious old fashion daylilies. Then when the sun hits the daylilies their brilliance always compels me to stop and marvel at their simple beauty. I finally had the opportunity to paint these simple little flowers at Agnes Starks Studio / farm. Thank you Artist Link for inviting me.

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The last little painting from Traderhorn Lake in Mississippi. Each day I am looking for something to paint always trying to improve my skills. And I just love to paint. Have a great 4th of July.

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Little Red Fishing Boat

Spring, early afternoon, I was plein air painting at Traderhorn Lake in Mississippi. A quietness filled the air as the water was rushing against the shore In a distance I could hear two men talking, one yelled, "I caught one".  As I took a closer look at the boat I didn’t see a person At that time I realized how much painting is like fishing. When you are fishing you are sitting still in the moment waiting for the big fish. When you are painting you are in the moment waiting for the light or just the right emotion to create in a painting.

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Early morning plein air painting

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These 2 paintings were painted at my cousin’s lake home located in Traderhorn Mississippi. Early morning was absolutely the best time to paint because all of the atmospheric pressure and it didn’t get dark on me. Since I don’t live on a lake getting to paint this early in the morning was a treat for me. Plein air painting is so much fun when the weather conditions are good.  This morning was perfect!

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Being with nature is contentment

Earlier in the month of June I drove my mother to her 70^th class reunion and visited different relatives in the heart of Mississippi. The weather was perfect. Visiting with family was great! In this area of Mississippi there was “NO SERVICE” that met, no cell, no Internet, no nothing for 3 days. Needless to say, I was very thankful I took my art supplies. While visiting my sweet cousin we slipped away to talk while I painted.

Painting, being with nature, is contentment deep in the soul.  

I wanted time to stand still.

The “No Cell Service” signal didn’t matter.

In this painting I was trying to achieve the luminosity of the yellow lemons.  After the upload I see other things in need to address.  With each little painting I learn.  By painting almost everyday  I am looking for improvement with each painting.

Donating to a worthy cause - Hospice

Donating to a worthy cause, artist friends having fun together.

 “Art of Caring” charity event supports our hospice program and Kemmons Wilson Center for Good Grief.  The Center is 100% dependent upon charitable contributions. “Art of Caring” is our signature fundraiser