Fall Roses

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The Russian River Rose Company has lovely roses, even in November at the far end of their season. A last hurrah,  

Dancing Dogwoods

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My husband bought a new dogwood for the side of the house – I love the white ones but this one has strangely formed pink blossoms and they looked like they were dancers to me.   SOLD      

Crayola Tulip

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I wanted a new challenge – and working on this parrot tulip gave me the opportunity to use what seemed all the colors in the rainbow.

Crush M.S. Grapes I

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The image comes from a photograph taken in Napa at a “Crush Multiple Sclerosis” fundraiser.  My son, unfortunately, suffers from MS, SOLD

Camassia

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This painting now lives with my son in Oregon. I am waiting for the camassias to come up in the garden again to see if I want to paint these wonderful flowers again. Giclees (archival pigment prints) available.  

Asa’s flowers

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My neighbor Asa celebrated his 90th birthday at a restaurant and this was one of the table decorations.  A lovely man, who is no longer with us, but I can remember him this way.  The variety and vibrancy reflect an incredible man, Asa Hanamoto.

Ambiguity

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The Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa had piles of weird and wonderful pumpkins, squashes and this one was just so interesting with all its bumps and roundness.  

Lake Oswego Poppies

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My friend moved to Lake Oswego in Oregon and while visiting her and her lovely garden, I was taken by all the poppies that were everywhere.  The seeds were sown by her granddaughter in wild abandonment but the effect was enchanting.   SOLD

Bon Marche Coffee

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We had the most marvelous lunch at the Bon Marche restaurant in Paris after a blissful tour of the Grand Epicerie…what delights.  The coffee was beautifully served with a heart shaped sugar cube perched on the cup.  Oh to relive the experience!   SOLD