977 First Blooms

I have a large rooftop garden, and this year I planted more flowers than in previous years.  It's the only place I can grow flowers that require full sun.  I can't wait till they all bloom.  In the meantime, I plucked these two to stimulate more blooms.    I love this little vase, which is about the size of a large shot glass.  It was made by Renee Schwaller, potter and proprietress of Off The Wall Pottery.  I just love her work, and sgraffito pottery in particular.  This is one of three that I couldn't resist.  This one has an owl on the back side, and you know how much I love owls.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/977-first-blooms/811677

782 Pink Cheeks

Here is the second painting, same pose, of Beautiful Baby Paul.  I enjoyed painting him so much yesterday that I painted him a second time, attempting to be a little looser.  What a joy.

"782 Pink Cheeks"
acrylic - 6x6 in

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/782-pink-cheeks/450145

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221 Silly

Portraits are so difficult.  This is one of my first. 

158 Monarch

157 Garden Zinnia