Thursday, 24 March 2022

Lock-side Bouquet


 



I've had the photo of a lock-side wildflower plot saved for years. It is calling to be painted in acrylics.


Day 1. 24/03/2022


Laying the ground











Today, I went to Thursday morning's Get Painting at Letchworth Settlement. I'm new to the group but already feel comfortable with the people there.








Day 2 - 25/03/2022

Laying the background and beginning to add wildflowers








Day 2  26/03/2022



I needed some painting therapy this morning. Putting in some more meadow and adding to the wildflowers.









I decided I am so messy when painting that I'd wear my new painting coat. It does a great job and is very comfortable.






Day 3 27/03/2022





Filling in the grasses and more flowers.












Day 4 28/03/2022






Finishing the grasses and adding final flowers, forget-me-nots.









Day 5 29/03/2022





Framed and hung.

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