On the Easel: The Joa Rose

Finally, a finished painting, approximate size 8.5x8.5. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for checking it out.

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The Duchess of the Wood

Children's children are the crown of old men;
and
the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6

Happy Father's Day! I hesitated to post this older watercolor painting. It was done over 15 years ago. I can date it because my dad left us for heaven right after I finished this piece.

Dad was my biggest cheerleader when it came to me and anything to do with my art. He purchased a very expensive oil painting set when I was twelve. No art teacher, no instruction was available...just a big want-to in a little girl's heart.
One would probably think it odd that I would choose this painting for Father's Day but the memory makes me smile. During a visit with my folks, I had intended to paint. Mom, Dad, the dog and I headed into the woods. Daddy shouldered a post hole digger and I carried an old shovel. Mom brought along an old broiler pan to transport our found treasures. We plucked from the forest floor the Pink Lady Slippers, the mushroom, the moss, the crinkled leaves. What a lovely and cherished memory! and so, I share with you one of my "youngest" paintings...The Duchess of the Wood.

On the Easel
Progressing, pressing slightly forward...