Inspiration: Alisa Burke Flower Power

I love painting flowers and although I'm trying to concentrate on realism my eyes popped out of my head when I saw Alisa Burke's floral wall on InstaGram.

Beautiful, right?

I went and signed up for Alisa's online Flower Power class right away.  If you too are inspired you can take a look at her class here 'Alisa Burke - Flower Power'.

FUNDRAISING FOR SOUTH BAY HANDS ON ART

I was the vendor at our fifth workshop of the year to help raise funds for South Bay Hands on Art.  It was exciting to see my art displayed in one place.  Thank you to everyone who showed an interest.

BEACH PEBBLES

Calling this one done too...

SUCCULENT

I enjoyed painting this little succulent.  Now I think it's time to call it done and move on...

Acrylic on canvas 12x12"

PAINTING TULIPS

I haven't varnished this one yet.  I keep thinking I'll come back and work some more on it.  Most of my paintings are unvarnished for the same reason.  I need to work on breaking the habit.

WIP: WAITING FOR COLOR

I've taken a break from painting faces to paint some flowers.  Here are the under paintings waiting for some color...

HOW TO PAINT FACES WITH MISTY MAWN

...faces with Misty Mawn at the whimsical Studio Crescendoh, hosted by the fabulous Jenny Doh.