So, my last few weeks of winter have been spent painting green things and not being able to hardly wait for this to happen! My many thanks to LGAL for inviting me to partake in all of this nature-y goodness. I'll have an original painting on display there March 23rd - April 20th!
Wings & Petals
Wings & Petals watercolor on paper
On a cold, wintery morning I found my thoughts filled with flights of fancy and warm spring blooms. This is the result of that wintery day-dream.
Inktober: Day 4
Another day of inking in October: White clover and a friendly bumble bee.
The Pollination
The Pollination 9"x11" Watercolor, gouache & colored pencils on paper
Mr. Bombus is off to spend a pleasant morning with his sweetheart Miss Tulip and her relations.
This happy little springtime bumble is as busy as a bee, flying from tulip to tulip, discussing the weather and keeping them current with the latest buzz. He has a busy day ahead of him, but thanks to of his toils, we are all able to enjoy the floral landscape and the beauty of all the Miss Tulips in the world. Our hats off to you Mr. Bombus!
A formal introduction to Miss Tulip and Mr. Bombus: (Latin Names)
Tulipa
Bombus Hortorum
The Flight of the Bumblebee 6"x8" watercolor on paper
A vintage-inspired illustration styled after the naturalists studies of old.This painting is a scientific illustration and study of the bumblebee (bombus)
Featuring the species:
- White-Tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum),
- Red Tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius)
- and the Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum)
I am a nature lover through and through, and my affections towards naturalists is just additional proof of my being born in the wrong century.
I’ve always felt that bumblebees are happy little things, and I have even had the honor of petting one or two on occasion! They are indeed busy bees and pleasant in their work. Their delicate wings are so delicate and intricate that I continue to be in awe of them.
The busy bee in me certainly admires the diligent little bumblebee.