Cherry Blossom Debut by Shanti Marie

I love the few months in SC that the plum, cherry and peach trees bloom because its a fleeting dash of color set against the almost grey green and browns of the winter months.

The only problem I can see with this is the short time one has to enjoy their beauty. Having a painting can remind me of the wonderful feel of a breeze blowing thru the limbs and the small pink blossoms ooking like snow as they float to the ground.

Michelle washing up

I painted this from a live model and I wanted to share, not sure if you consider it plein Air, but it was very cold in the our industrial building we meet in and almost like being outside. Watercolor on gessoed paper. 5 inches by 5 inches.

Queen's Mountain by Shanti Marie

The last days of summer have finally gone, It took awhile but the fall colors are here. Who doesn't love the beautiful variety of color. This watercolor is really of a big hill but I named it "Queen's Mountain" because it deserves a regal name when the trees are turning this golden color.