"Dream Garden" (watercolor on paper; 8" x 8")

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Orange butterflies flit about dainty sprays of white flowers in a dreamy garden.

I have painted 20-or-so watercolors this month. What fun it was to go back to my original passion as an artist!  I experimented with edges, textures, backgrounds, etc.  I am going to return to oils for now, but I will renew my watery explorations in March, when spring flowers burst in my garden!

"Crocuses in Snow" (watercolor on paper; 5" x 7") sol

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These early spring babies are not blooming yet; the reference photo was taken a while back. Aren't the yellow crocuses peaking through a cover of light snow a cheerful sight on a wintry day?  Spring will come!

"Siberian Irises" (watercolor on paper; 10" x 7")

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A tender bouquet of Siberian irises cheered me up, as nothing else would, on a spring day last year during my husband's illness.  I am glad that I took a picture.  The painting is a reminder of glorious spring, life's fragility, and kindness that sustains us.

"Jett" (oil on linen; 9" x 12") sold

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"Jett" is for Gaye who commissioned the portrait for her daughter, Katie.  Jett is a 6-year-old Cockapoo. He is very sassy and doesn't know he is a dog; he likes to be treated like a king.  The red sofa in which he is ensconced makes a perfect throne for the canine royalty!

"Yellow Rose Bouquet" (watercolor on paper; 7" x 10")

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A swirling bouquet of yellow roses stirs up deep passion!

By the way, I tried a square cropping, but decided on the original design.  What's going on on the sides seems to add depth and mystery.  I guess that sometimes more is more!  Do you agree?

"Penguin Walk" (watercolor on paper; 8" x 8") sold

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Eight emperor penguins waddle together.  Are they going to the sea for hunting?

"Piggyback Ride" (watercolor on paper; 8" x 8") sold

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A baby polar bear gets a piggyback ride.  It's hard to read his mommy's expression.  Is she resigned or amused?  Ha ha!