Dahlias

On a gray afternoon a few days ago I walked past the Old Dahlia House and saw all the colorful dahlias still blooming as if it was still summer, so I bought some to brighten my home.  The first painting , Dahlias in Mostique Vase is 8" x 10", the second one with a blue background for more color contrast is a small 5" x 7", both in oil on stretched canvasses.

Hello, Dahlias!

I visited the Dahlia Guy in his neighborhood garden and selected a colorful bouquet which I then painted

outside on my patio with nearby marigolds and sleeping cats.  It's on a 12" x 12" board which was given to me to be part of the Montavilla Community Art Show to be held at Salon 419, a hair salon for art lovers at 419 SE 81st Avenue off Stark.  On September 7th, 5pm there will be the art show and other First Friday festivities in Montavilla.  Stop by if you're in the neighborhood!