Today’s Flowers: Periwinkle, Lilac, and Dogwood
Periwinkle is growing on the side of my house: it’s a great ground cover for shady spots.
The lilac blooms have already fallen off my neighbor’s bush. They don’t last long.
The dogwood flowers are such a pleasure to view in bloom.
A watercolor with goache I did in 2008 of dogwood flowers
Melissa says
Leora,
I stand in awe of your beautiful and artistic talent.
Melissa
Mottel says
Another beautiful collection of floral pictures!
Pagan Sphinx says
I definitely know these beauties in my neck of the woods. Nice shots of them.
2sweetnsaxy says
Very nice and the painting is wonderful! I've always wanted to paint. The closest I get is the photography. :-)
Denise says
Awesome collection of photos Leora, and the last one makes a fabulous watercolor. Thank you for sharing, and have a great week.
Rosidah Abidin says
Ow, these are such lovely flowers! Thank you for sharing. Have a great week, Leora :)
Mirage says
Love the painting! I wish I know the names of the flowers I take shots of. Enjoy your week!
Valkyrien says
Gorgeous - all of them! But the dogwood is my favourite, both the photo and your lovely painting!
kayleen says
Beautiful flowers so nicely photographed. The watercolor is to die for.
Fishing Guy says
Leora: The flower photos are lovely and I really love your art interpretation of the Dogwood. You are very talented.
amanda says
Leora the water color is gorgeous! I like the photos too but your water is wonderful.
Barbara says
Great captures... Enjoyable in both picture and the watercolor painting. Beautiful.
Smiles Barbara
Paz says
Lovely flowers in your neighborhood.
Paz
race says
nice painting and beautiful petite flowers there! great capture! mine is up at http://racelyn.com/2009/05/todays-flowers-38.html
mymy says
what a stunning dainty purple, white and pink flowers.very pretty.
mimi says
i love the purple entry flowers.
EG Wow! says
I'm feeling quite envious of the beautiful dogwoods in bloom right now!
ramblingwoods says
Love the watercolor...I always enjoy watercolors... and now I know what is growing along the side of our house..periwinkle..thank you!!
Judy says
I have never seen lilacs with such rounded clusters! Beautiful anyway! Ours will be blooming next week, I think.
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