In our front yard we are lucky enough to have a natural artisian spring. Many years ago my husband's uncle dug it out and lined it with stone so that his grandmother could have flower beds around it. Although few of her plantings remain, I've added plenty of my own in recent years. The miniature rose was a Mother's Day gift and the pink flowers are spiderwort, donated by a neighbor. Both plants have gone a bit crazy this spring, overrunning their garden spot.
Yesterday I walked around the yard taking reference photos when it occurred to me that it was a perfect day for a bit of plein air painting - sunny and bright and not too hot. I painted this pastel while waiting for the kids to get off the bus, then touched it up a bit this morning.
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How lovely - the idea of flowers around the spring and your plein air painting.
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