Photo of iris
©2011 Leslie Nutting
You probably won't be surprised to learn that I like to rush Spring. I want it to arrive as early as possible.
Of course, I actually have no influence on when Spring gets to town. Shocking, I know.
But I fool myself into thinking I do by planting early blooming flowers. First I planted daffodils. Then some crocuses. Last year a friend kindly gave me some snowdrops and winter aconites from her yard.
I'll give you three guesses to what flower I'll be looking to plant next. Oh yes, it will be the early iris. And I'll have Leslie to thank!
Leslie is an artist. She paints contemporary portraits, figures and landscapes. I especially love her figure paintings as they are full of emotion. If you'd like to check them out, her links are below.
Leslie Nutting Website
Leslie Nutting Facebook Fan Page
4 comments:
very pretty :D
I've seen a few of them around town, but of course never have the camera with me when i do :/
spring has finally arrived here (i think), lots of blooms and the snow on the mountains is finally melting away
Hi Stacy - I checked out your friend Leslie's website. Her paintings are wonderful!
What a nice idea this is. To share spring with photos and art!
Jennifer, isn't that little iris adorable! I've never seen one before. I will have to be on the lookout for one in the neighborhood.
Mary Jane, I agree, Leslie's work is wonderful. I am so glad you checked it out and enjoyed it!
Hi Stacy!
Thank you so much for featuring my little iris picture! It is snowing here again, but I am still hopeful that spring will come SOON! On the positive side, bad weather does keep artists in their studios instead of digging around in the garden...
Also, thank you all for the nice comments on my artwork. This is a great idea to "cross pollinate" - there I go thinking about flowers again!
I look forward to seeing more of your gorgeous work, Stacy, especially as the farmer's markets get back in gear!
Leslie Nutting
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