Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Shady Characters

"Shady Characters" 6x6" oil on gessobord

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One of the coolest things about summer—an oxymoron in Texas—are the deep cool shadows and dappled light filtering through the leaves. I could sit and watch this light show for hours. 

We have five huge-old-oak trees hovering above our yard spending their days lazily cascading shards of light into silent flickers of colored shapes that dance across my tiny islands of grass and gardens. Their countless wash of winks, mottle the breadth of towering orange canas, coral winding trumpet vines, spikes of scarlet and blue salvia, rose-colored oleanders, a row of pastel-tinted crape myrtles, fiery lantana, white butterfly gingers and powdery puffs of pink hydrangea...the magical oaks taking special delight in waking blushing four o'clocks from their slumber; speckling the wings of oblivious birds splashing in the garden baths.

I caught these two shady Adirondack characters red handed hanging out around the pool, sitting on violet stippled decking looking oh, so innocent! They were trying their best to lure me away from my work. But I knew they were up to no good and not to be trusted, one quick repose and they've got you and won't let you go for hours on end...especially if you happen to have a great book in your hand. 

Thanks for resting here awhile and viewing my work.


nancy

 
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4 comments:

  1. These chairs look so inviting! I love the soft color palette and impressionistic style. So lovely!

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    1. Thank you, Maria. I have to admit these luring chairs are a huge temptation every time I look outside. I'm glad you enjoyed the painting.

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  2. This caught my eye on DPW, so I came over to tell you how much I like it. I love what you did with the light.

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    1. I appreciate your comments, Meredith! I just love watching light hit objects and was happy with this painting. Glad you liked it to. Thank you.

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