Wednesday 9 July 2014

Chasing Dragons

I was delighted when this dragonfly decided to take a rest in my garden. I have seen dozens this year, or perhaps one or two a dozen times, but they seldom stay still long enough from me to get a picture. This one is perched on stake amongst my tomato plants.
 
 
 
"Deep in the sun-searched growths the dragon-fly
hangs like a blue thread loosened from the sky:-
so this winged hour is dropt to us from above.
oh! clasp we our hearts for deathless dower,
this close companioned inarticulate hour
when twofold silence was the song of love."
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
 




 
... so delicate,


so dainty, 

 
perhaps the inspiration for Tinker Bell




 
...can fairies be far away...

 
 
... and now to painting, I have made some progress on the painting I previewed last week.
 
 
I thought I had taken another picture of the process, but can't find it now so here it is, no name, not signed but finished, well maybe ...
 
 
It is a covered archway in a town in the Veneto region of Italy.
 
Thanks for dropping by, happy Wednesday, until next time,
 
Gillian.
 


13 comments:

  1. Brilliant, beautiful, fantastic, superb shots, thanks very much Gillian, that was a dream.

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  2. beautiful painting. :) love the dragons, too.

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  3. Congrats on the beautiful paintings and dragonfly! They are both stunners. Your images are always so thoughtful and relaxing. Thanks for sharing your world.

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  4. Excellent one and all.
    The painting is coming on a treat. I really like this one.

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  5. WOW! THOSE PHOTO'S OF THE DRAGON FLY ARE TERRIFIC!

    YOUR PAINTING IS INCREDIBLE........SUCH TALENT!

    MARILYN

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  6. Oh wow!!! Love the painting and the lovely images of the dragonfly.

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  7. Wow - what amazing dragonfly shots.

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  8. Gorgeous photos of the dragonfly! And I really, REALLY like the painting of the archway!

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  9. it's amazing how much detail is packed in to this little critter!!

    they are too quick for me!!!

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  10. Great shots. I love the dragonflies. Also like the Italy paintings.

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  11. The ancient walkways amid arches in Italy seem enchanted, as does the dragonfly that so kindly posed in your garden. Iridescent, dainty and perhaps the inspiration for Tinker Bell’s wings.

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  12. I felt your pleasure when the dragonfly stopped a moment for you, and bravo for those perfect photos! As Penelope said, there does seem to be a link between the "enchanted" dragonfly and the delicacy of your wonderful painting.

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  13. You got some fine, colourful captures of these delicate beauties. Your art.. through the lens and through your brush is always impressive.

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