Everything New Again

Acrylic, 28×22 on gallery wrap – $680

Seems like spring is always a while coming. The weather forecast is periods of beautiful, mild and joyful, followed by disappointing periods of chill, called “seasonal” by the weatherman, as if that will make it easier to take. When finally when the warmer weather sets in, the race is on. Buds burst on trees vying to grab their share of the light. The blossoms open almost all at once, competing for pollinators to come help themselves to the nectar and thereby spread the pollen on their way so new growth can happen.

In this short space of time the colours are pale compared to summer. The contrast is brilliant with whites, lime greens and lemon yellows set against bleached straw and coffee blacks.

This scene is a view from a quiet road side. Nature has been left alone to be. No human priorities for neatness or utility have disturbed this spot which is largely the charm.

Red Trillium

Acrylic, 12×16 on gallery wrap – $280

Spring walk at Mer Bleue woods in early May. Lots of dry left overs from last summer and fall. Lots of coffee colours, expresso and lattes, bleached twigs and, here and there, dabs of lime and yellow green of new growth. Tucked close to an old oak, I spied these red trillium. These flowers are almost too heavy for their slender stems. Unlike the white ones that are more flashy, these blooms are smaller and despite their beautiful colour, blend into the undergrowth.