Black and White

I don't often see black flowers but these deep purple iris buds appear almost black. I saw them while out walking one evening and was so taken with them that I returned with my camera the next day.

In our neighbourhood there are gardens in the middle of traffic circles and in traffic calming bulges; I don't know who takes care of them, but I for one enjoy the beautiful displays and send my thanks.

The dark buds burst into deep purple blooms:

 

 

 

 

 

White flowers aren't rare but I will share a few favorites from my garden.

 

Peonies with little slashes of red:

 

This one looks like a face to me:

White roses:

 

 

White Foxglove:

 

 

From Roy Orbison`s "Black and White``:

 

 

 

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ART NEWS:

I have been working on something black and white, it is an ink and watercolour work and not finished but here is a teaser:

 

The black part is ink and I am painting a few of the shells.

 

 



I am happy to say I am almost finished my triptych, I just have the varnishing and framing to complete. It has been a big project and one which I intend to include in a solo show in September, more about that later. I had to use my wide angle lens to get a picture, so without further ado here it is:

 

I am calling it "Village People", watercolour on paper (24" X 60").

 

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Here is a little art video treat for you:

 

 

 

That's all for this week,

 

wishing you a happy Wednesday, with Whimsy,

 

Gillian.