CHERRY AND DELFT

I wanted to do the 30 paintings in 30 days, but, this is #3 and today is the 14th.  I have a lot of catching up to do!

Just finished three illustrations for book covers. I did the illustrated stories last summer.  There were  five stories, but, these 3 are the first to be published.  They are stories her grandfather told her and she wanted them for her grandchildren.  I can't wait to see a real copy of each!

DELFT AND WHITE TULIPS

I usually paint red or yellow tulips, but, these were so pretty, I changed my mind.
The Delft bowl is from my extensive Delft collections......my favorite of al my collections. 

DELFT AND STAR MAGNOLIAS, by Dottie Martz, dottiefromvirginia

                         original oil on 9x12 Italian linen            http://dottiemartz.com
 This is another look at my star magnolias....they are blooming like crazy!  They last on the tree about 3 weeks.   I take tons of photos and cut many branches for live set-ups.  It is a slow growing tree, so thankfully I can still reach the lower branches!                                           

STAR MAGNOLIA AND DELFT

                                            original oil on 11x14 panel

My Star Magnolia is a small tree by  my driveway.  When in full bloom I have people stopping and inquiring as to what it is.  The nickname is  Tissue Paper Tree.  When in bloom it looks like tissue paper flowers that you make.  The bloth was made by my Grandmother.

BUCKEYES AND DELFT

 
                                      original oil on  9x12 panel

Discoverd these nuts growing on my Buckeye Tree....the tree is native to VA and the southeast.....also Ohio, I guess.  Is that where the Buckeye logo came from?