5.31.2013

Poppies All Around!



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These beautiful poppies are blooming in many gardens all around town. They don't last long so I've captured them in paint! I lost some of the variations in the reds in this photo so I'll try to get a better photos a little later.

I drove to the nearest big town yesterday to buy ink and food and had to make a detour at the rest stop, after waiting for almost 40 minutes for road construction! It's a two lane highway, over the mountain, and they've been working on the road, straightening out some of the switch back turns, so that big rigs can drive back and forth from the coast. I didn't mind the turns and they say it's only going to cut the time by 10 minutes. All was calm, though, after I stopped and took in this beautiful view of Whiskeytown Lake. It looks different every time I see it, and is always spectacular! It would be nice to live on the lake and paint it everyday with the changing light. The views are best as you drive by at 60 mph...I can't figure out how to stop and get a good shot without risking my life on that dangerous highway! This will have to do.



Have a great weekend! 

What will you be doing to kick off the summer?




9 comments:

Blondie's Journal said...

I think your painting of the poppies is just beautiful as is! I always wanted to grow them but never had good luck with tall flowers (they always fall over!).

It's nice to hear you enjoyed the scenery while others were probably pounding their steering wheels!

Some dive into summer with garden clean up and just seems so happy to be outdoors. I'd like to twitch my nose and have all the dirty work done so I can plant flowers! ;-D

XO,
Jane

Jen Beaudet said...

Hi Jane! I'd like to twitch my nose too! I really need to get things organized around here! Thanks for your sweet words!
Enjoy your weekend!
Jennifer

Enzie Shahmiri Portraits and Fine Art said...

I love the way the poppies look as well. It's a beautiful painting and I shared it to Pinterst.

Jen Beaudet said...

Thank you so much Enzie!

La Petite Gallery said...

I happen to love poppies, great painting. I can't seen to get them to grow. No green thumb here. I think I just buy plants that are ready for death. yvonne

Diana Mieczan said...

Poppies always make me happy and the lake looks so stunning!!! Have a beautiful start to the week, lovely.

Jen Beaudet said...

Poppies are such happy flowers! I can't grow anything either Yvonne! Thank you so much for stopping by! I sure appreciate it:)
Have a wonderful week!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

WOW. Well, now I am know why even MORE I have chosen you my dear..those colors, the textures you capture! FANTASTIC! And thank you so much for coming by my post. Ooooo...I love your slide show on the right here; the AQUAS capture my heart! LOVE IT! Anita

Jen Beaudet said...

Thank you so much Anita! I have really enjoyed working with you and can't wait for you to receive your painting!

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