Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer: "Rhodes" at the Peaks

Thursday, March 10, 2011

"Rhodes" at the Peaks

Parkway Series # 318 12 x 16 oil Sold

Pretty soon I will be on my hunt for rhododendron. This is a new painting from last year's expedition. With all the rain we are getting, the spring should be filled with color and excitement and new life everywhere!!!....in just a few more weeks.

2 comments:

LindaMarch 10, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Lovely picture! Please let us know when the rhododendron are blooming on the Blue Ridge.
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Valley Art ProjectMarch 11, 2011 at 3:56 PM
This has a beautiful look to it. You have painted the feeling of spring.
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