A Little Inspiration from the Garden

I regreted not having planted tulips last Fall (I usually have at least one nice grouping) but despite that, the few that managed
to return provided me with this inspiration for a new still life.....

I can't believe we're nearing the end of May and over the winter and spring my focus has been on jewelry (with only occasional dabs of paint). It's an instant gratification pursuit. But I must return to my easel....I miss it and I'm not quite right without it.....and with inspiration like this I'll be back at it this week.....

More Pins.....

At the end of last March I posted some pins that I had wanted to try and here are a few more....As a piece of jewelry these pins allow me to really be creative. Special beads can be paired with silver charms as an alternative to wearing a charm bracelet....