The Square Format

I must admit, the square canvas format is starting to grow on me. It is challenging as far as composition, but I am enjoying it.

Here is painting number 4 which is a view through the blossoms of the Oriental Dogwood tree with the orange and yellow splattering of the California poppies and calendulas.

Oriental Dogwood Painting

I cannot believe that this painting has been sitting on my drafting table since spring! I was concerned that the tape which I use to adhere the watercolor paper down to prevent buckling would be permanently stuck to the table.

In a former blog, I shared my love affair with the Oriental Dogwood Tree which came highly recommended as an addition to my landscape plans.

I also posted a sketch of the lovely flowers which I drew as one of my Sunday Sketches.

Finally, the watercolor painting is done!

Ta Da.......here it is:

Sunday Sketches

My first sketch of the lovely oriental dogwood that I planted last year. Each day the flowers seem to get more pink and today they are coral. Guess I will need to do another rendition of the flower.....

I have another watercolor painting in progress on my drafting table at the moment.

This is one GORGEOUS tree!

Oriental Dogwood Enchantment

I am totally in awe watching the daily transformation of the Oriental Dogwood Tree which a friend highly recommended I plant in my yard.

Not only are the flowers a study in grace dancing on top of the branches, but the color of the flowers have changed from a blush white to a dazzling pink in just a few days.

I see several watercolor paintings in the near future!

But for now, here are some photos of the beauty.....

The full tree is rather small; I am not sure how big it might get.


Check out the cluster of flowers!!!




And a close view of the flowers.




Subject matter for my Sunday Sketch....stay tuned!