1084 Misty Morning

 

The days are getting shorter and the rooftop garden is struggling to stay alive and productive.  Soon there will be a lot of hard work to break it down, and at least one elevated bed will need taking apart before winter.  The cooler nights and fading plant life are a strong indicators that you-know-what is coming and I for one hate to see summer ending.  

I got an early start on my painting today.  It was grey and misty outside and I was struck by how vibrant the geraniums are on our patio.  Have you noticed that Nature's color palette in general is more brilliant in the fall?  

Day 21 of the Strada Easel September challenge

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1045 Dynamo

 I love all types of flowers in all colors, but this color geranium has captivated me since I saw it in Florida this past winter.  I promised myself I would hunt it down at home and I found it at my favorite garden center here in Chicago.  I haven't purchased geraniums for several years, so this is a return to past years' garden.  The bright color of the flower was hard to achieve.

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651 Around the Block

"651 Around the Block"
acrylic - 7x5 in

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