Seasons of My Garden

My garden is a constant source of inspiration, both visually and metaphorically. I am fascinated at observing the seasonal changes, from the soft, hopeful greens of tender shoots emerging in spring, through the vivid colours and overgrown exuberance of summer and early fall, to the stillness and melancholy of muted browns and purples in the late fall and winter garden. As I experience the aging process of my own body and am confronted with the death and loss of family and friends, the natural cycle of death and rebirth that I witness in my garden seems a surprising source of solace and comfort.                          

This series of dresses is my attempt to evoke the various moods and emotions of the changing seasons of my garden.

Alstroemeria


I’ve been drawing and painting Alstroemeria. There is a wonderful loose softness, messiness, blowsiness to them that I love! Used some silver leaf on the second painting.

Women and Gardens

SOME PAINTINGS INSPIRED BY WOMEN IN GARDENS

January

The witch hazel is blooming and it smells divine!

August

Such a contrast at this time of year between the dark shadows and the intense sunlight.

June

Here are some photos from my garden this morning.
Love the textures and shapes of the Hostas, the Painted Ferns and the Artemesia- the raindrops on the Clematis.