Neighborhood Tulips

Here are some bright cheerful tulips found in my neighborhood:

















Tulips are so great, aren’t they? When I lived in NYC I always used to buy tulips at the Deli across the street. Tulips are my absolute favorite vase flower. They are so bold and colorful, like Mother Nature’s lollipops! They always made me smile and brought in that bit of life that I was sorely missing when I lived in the city. Nowadays I prefer to leave the tulips outdoors where I can admire them while going for walks with my family. I have convinced Caden that each walk is a Flower Finding Adventure. It’s much more fun that way! :)

So, as I predicted, this has been a completely crazy week! And there is more fun and excitement to come! The Art Envisions Science exhibition opens tomorrow and Lori’s Exalted Beauty Medallion party is on Sunday! Both of those events are going to be a marvelous time! I can’t wait! But that’s not all! I also have some more exciting news to share with you on Monday! Make sure to stop back here first thing in the morning to see something really fabulous! Think: Cyndi Collaboration! The new piece is truly amazing! AND there is a rumor about winning a Free Medallion!!! Give some thought to what inspires you, think about how your Mind Works, and YOU just may have a winning answer!

Have a great weekend!

Art Envisions Science Exhibition!

You are cordially invited to the National Association of Women Artists Juried Exhibition, Curated by Audrey Leeds, "Art Envisions Science" Works On Paper:



THE ART ENVISIONS SCIENCE EXHIBITION OPENS TOMORROW!!!

At the New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Queens, NY 11368.

Opening Reception: Sunday May 18th, 3-5pm.
The exhibition is open May 17th-July 13th 2008

Gallery hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:30am – 2pm
Friday: 9:30am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 6pm

For More Information:
Contact the New York Hall of Science at (718) 699-005 or www.nyscience.org
Or The National Association of Women Artists (N.A.W.A.) at www.nawanet.org

Here is the painting I'll have on display:



“Botanical Bioform Set 2”
By Amy E. Fraser

Botanical Inspiration: Rousseau

“Flowres Green”
By Henri Rousseau

Botanical Inspiration: Rafuse

“Sunflowers”
By Will Rafuse

Bloodroot

The Bloodroot plant is a dangerous beauty! Do NOT use any home remedies made from the Bloodroot plant because this beautiful wild poppy is toxic to animal cells and may cause disfigurement. Applying Bloodroot to the skin may destroy tissue and lead to the formation of a large scab, called an eschar. Bloodroot and its extracts are thus considered escharotic.

I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid, we often made perfumes and play salads with the vegetation found in the yard and surrounding forest. The adults never gave it a second thought, but who knows what kinds of poisonous potions were being concocted? Ever since I became interested in learning about Wildflowers, I have made it a point to warn Caden (and anyone who will listen) of the dangers of plant poisons. I’m not trying to keep my child in a bubble, really, but some knowledge about the dangers that lurk in the yard is definitely advisable. Especially when you see the damage this little flower can do...

Periwinkle

Hidden in the shadows on an old country lane is the most exquisite patch of periwinkle growing wild…







They say these have escaped cultivation and only grow where a garden once was…

Botanical Inspiration: Jardine

“Underwater Botanicals I”
By Liz Jardine

Star Magnolia

These wildly gorgeous blooms come from my neighbor’s Star Magnolia tree:

Unfurling

The origin of the spiral could be found in the unfurling fern. This captivating primitive shape speaks of birth, life, anticipation and potential.

White Blossoms

These pretty white blossoms are popping up on trees all over the neighborhood:

Botanical Inspiration: O’Keeffe

“Oriental Poppies”
By Georgia O’Keeffe

Botanical Inspiration: Phill

“Byrony”
By Daniel Phill

More or Less?

When looking at a simple botanical shape such as the coltsfoots seed sphere, do you prefer to see a composition containing more (as in Monet’s “Massif”):



Or less? (as in Vuillon’s single bloom):

Botanical Inspiration: Vuillon

“Anemone Rouge”
By Amelie Vuillon

Botanical Inspiration: Monet

“Massif de Chrysanthemes”
By Claude Monet

The Ro Party Report!

Ro’s Party was another fun and fabulous success! This was Rockin’ Rosalie’s third time hosting an Exalted Beauty Medallion party, so setting up on familiar turf came together with ease and I was able to really relax and enjoy this great group of ladies. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces of friends and family and to meet some wonderful new medallion fans. Lots of entertainment! I really look forward to seeing this group again at The Divine Julie B.’s upcoming medallion party!

Mindworks was the most purchased collection (receiving unbelievably excited reviews!!!), with flower medallions (from Florasphere, Pearl Blossom, Fall Flowers and Winter Garden) coming in second. There is still a strong interest in the Prophecy collection, Rounds remain a staple and interestingly Silver Animals were of consequence. Lifespark and Origin were much admired, but not yet purchased by this group. I think that’s all I have to report as far as sales trends.

My next medallion collection will most definitely be *floral* but I don’t have a plan just yet. My brain is completely clogged! I am really out of it due to another awesome cold and allergy combo that hit me full swing Friday afternoon and doesn’t seem to want to ever go away! It’s wretched. I can’t say how much I appreciated Lynn’s help Friday, the combination of cold and allergy meds has made me seriously wonky; add in the new price change, and simple math was well beyond my grasp! Yay for Lynn! My hero! :) I was so far gone apparently it seemed as though I deserved the comment that “Beauty and Brains are never in the same package”. I did my best to graciously accept that as a backhanded complement and held back my usual automatic (and rather defensive) response about my having earned a Master’s degree (“Kiss My Ivy League Ass!”). Perhaps I’m getting mellow in my old age? More likely it was the meds. :)

I have a REALLY busy week ahead with the usual Mommy-Caden happenings, a new painting series underway, my HUGE seed order arrives today (signaling the start of many exciting new and rather laborious gardening projects), a meeting with the renowned Carpenter Dave tonight about our upcoming home construction projects, a post surgery follow up at the Gynecologist on Wednesday (appointment as well as impending results causing me great anxiety), a painting exhibition opening in NYC on Saturday and Lori’s Exalted Beauty Medallion party on Sunday! Crazy busy! But don’t worry; I have plenty of Botanical Inspiration coming up as well as oodles of new specimen photos from The Living Painting! Stay tuned, I’ll be back first thing tomorrow with your motivational fix!

Sunny Daffodils

Here are some delightful sunny daffodils found in my neighborhood:





















Aren’t they cheerful? These bright blooms really say Spring!

Ro’s Exalted Beauty Medallion party is tonight. It’s going to be tons of fun! I hope to see you there. If not, I’ll catch you up with the party report on Monday. :)
Have a great weekend!

Botanical Inspiration: Laurel Hughes

“Venus Moon”
By: Laurel Hughes

Botanical Inspiration: Petra Blob

“Im Garten”
By Petra Blob

The Wild Boys