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Set in Stone

Country Living, 2017

 
 

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Mr Ashton with his contribution for the Garden Glow at Ladew last night. Ashton Design did graphics for the Butterfly House ... thus a flutterby faced pumpkin was alight and part of the paths and fields filled with glowing gords and many lit enchanting things. I love the “creatures of the night” room with its varied bugs and esp. the tiny owl, screech I think, not something you get to see, thought heard one the other night, amazing trill. Kudos to David and the designers at AD for their contribution to a great event (believe they created event logo too)... — feeling festive at Ladew Topiary Gardens.
“Monarch and Milkweed” First summer studies of plant and insect
The “girls” approved of the new lemon cypress topiary I got from @starbrightfarm at their barn sale last weekend! I also haven’t taken off your garden apron—it’s perfect for painters too! Love, love, love the new apron you designed with the pruner holster, so cool! See you tomorrow at the @ladewgardens Garden Festival! #livingwithchickens #chickensofinstagram #starbrightfarm #gentlefarm
Setting up for tomorrow’s Barn Sale. #starbrightfarm
Forced seems a tad harsh, let’s say I coaxed this bulb .... nudged the narcissus from it’s slumber...the hungry winter heart will find a way. Damselfly & bee supply the buzz of warmer days. #botanical #watercolor #naturalista #narcissus #damselfly #bee #honeybee #flowers #flowerdots #forcedbulbs #bulbs #sttimothyschool #twinrockerpaper #calligraphy #walnutink
As plants and critters are waking up outside, I’m pulling art out of the portfolio to welcome the season with @starbrightfarm at their Spring Barn Market on April 29th, from 10am-4pm! #megpagestudio #starbrightfarm #spring #welcomespring #barnsale #portfolio #naturalistart #botanicalart #art #artsale #art
“Camellia japonica Branch with Baltimore Oriole” watercolor on cream hm paper 11”x10” life size study #watercolor #birdart #camelliajaponica #baltimoreoriole #naturalistart #painting #art
“Bluebird on Blooming Quince Branch” For two thousand years the bluebird has been a symbol of happiness in multiple cultures. So I️ paired it with a spring blooming tree. “In the depths of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond; And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring. Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.” Khalil Gibran.