Monday, July 19, 2010

Sunny Side Of The Sunflowers



8"x6" oil on Belgian linen mounted on museum quality panel

"Grab your coat, don't forget your hat
But, leave your worries on the doorstep
Life can be so sweet, just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street."
- Jimmy McHugh


On my morning walks with my neighbors, we pass by this big display of sunflowers. Right about quarter of eight when we pass by, the side of the house is lit and the front is in shade. It's such a wonderful contrast, and it catches our breath every time....that is on days when we stop talking long enough to look! It is rather funny, there's 3, sometimes 4 of us, (and all gardeners & flower lovers) so when there's some new unusual bloom, conversation stops...oohs & ahhs abound. It's a great way to start the day, a walk with friends, to take in all the sights of the season.

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3 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

LOVE this painting and how you captured the light!

July 20, 2010 at 11:57 AM  
Blogger Roxanne Steed said...

Thanks Norma! :-) These flowers really amaze me every time I walk by them & I knew it wouldn't take long before I painted them! Sunflowers are some of the happiest things!! and the morning light hitting the corner of this house ....well it makes the uphill part of the walk worth while!!

July 20, 2010 at 1:42 PM  
Blogger Roxanne Steed said...

Thanks Rose!! So glad you like this- it's one of my favorites!

July 21, 2010 at 2:51 PM  

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