bev, i really had to laugh when i saw this one because up here in ontario we actually BUY those WEEDS as flowers. had a bunch that mysteriously showed up (planted it 2 years ago with a no-show) and was most impressed with the gorgeous lavender petals and brilliant egg yolk yellow centre. they've been there for almost a month in full bloom and finally gave up the ghost yesterday. i'm really hoping they self seed and spread 'cause they're a great contrast to some ruffled tangerine lily's in the same area. this is a beautiful painting and for anyone who's not familiar with fleabane it's spot-on.
Artist Reply: Thank you thank you thank you Sheila!
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Sylvia Jackovitch-Kallay 04 May 2010
great use of light and composition! I really like this a lot!Sandra Schuster 30 Apr 2008
This is lovely. Great work!sheila stanley-powell 14 Jul 2007
bev, i really had to laugh when i saw this one because up here in ontario we actually BUY those WEEDS as flowers. had a bunch that mysteriously showed up (planted it 2 years ago with a no-show) and was most impressed with the gorgeous lavender petals and brilliant egg yolk yellow centre. they've been there for almost a month in full bloom and finally gave up the ghost yesterday. i'm really hoping they self seed and spread 'cause they're a great contrast to some ruffled tangerine lily's in the same area. this is a beautiful painting and for anyone who's not familiar with fleabane it's spot-on.Renata Cavanaugh 20 Jul 2006
Your portfolio is delightful!Crystal Basta 10 Jul 2006
wow must have been really hard to do the dainty white petals in water colour.These are too pretty to be a weed. But then I love dandelions too LOL