1270. Tulips in a Blue Vase

 Did you know that tulips actually grow after they are cut and put in water? You really notice it when tulips are included in a florist's arrangement of mixed flowers.  The tulips reach for the light and in a couple of days will tower above the other flowers.  

I scored big at a friend's garage sale where she was selling this vase for sale for $1.  It is a perfect vase for tulips as the top allows them to droop over the side, which I love.  It's my favorite.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1270-tulips-in-a-blue-vase/1161370

1097 Mum's the Word

 These teensy little mums have outlived all the others in the mixed Fall bouquet my daughter gave me,  and I couldn't toss them before painting them.  This was another opportunity for me to stay loose.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1097-mums-the-word/939497

1047 Happy Days Are Here Again

 As usual, backgrounds are my nemesis.  This is the third one I tried.  It will have to do for now.

I grew the bright red dianthus on my roof.  It's so vibrant and it makes me happy.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1047-happy-days-are-here-again/894844

831 Competition

Jean Wells is a Milwaukee potter who makes beautiful art.  I started collecting her bowls and platters many years ago.  I particularly liked her oak leaf,and morning glory themed items, and have painted the bowls so many times in still lifes.  Recently she brought the oak leaf pattern out of retirement, and I purchased two of her vases.  This is the second one painted this week--same sunflowers but the shorter vase.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/831-competition/520884

117 One Bud Left

I think I can eek out one more painting from of these lilies.  :)