First Signs of Spring by Pamela Blaies

Early Spring Bouquet

16" x 20"

oil on linen

My neighbors planted some Carolina Jessamine (aka Carolina Jasmine) on the other side of our fence. Every spring I look forward to the vines climbing over and spilling loads of cheery, yellow blossoms onto my side of the fence. I can see them from my kitchen window and they are one of the first signs of spring in my yard. The flowers are so prolific, I can snip off 5 or 6 pieces of vine a day for several weeks without making a dent. I arranged a bouquet of them yesterday and they are stunning in this hand-blown blue glass vase.

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Painting Peonies makes for a Starving Artist by Pamela Blaies

Peonies and Stacked Books

oil on canvas

24" x 20"

When I set up this still life, I noticed the petals had opened up beautifully, so I began to focus on the peonies first. I'm so glad I did, because after a few hours, they began to open rapidly. By the end of the evening, the blossoms were twice the size they were when I started.  I didn't dare take a break until the flowers where finished - not even to eat.  I guess you could call me a "Starving Artist!"

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