Mother Nature's Work

-
 I've had lots of compliments on my garden recently. I'd like to take responsibility for the glorious colour and profusion of flowers but I have to say it was mother nature, not me!

 I think they're called Granny's Bonnets but if anyone knows better please tell me. :) They seem to love it here and have multiplied themselves so much that the plants that I actually put there myself aren't getting much of a look in at the moment!


 Nature often seems to know best doesn't it? The yellow poppies came here from the wind too. I love to see them growing through cracks in the path and cheekily nestling between the other plants, perhaps they hope no-one will notice!


I'm beginning lots of little canvas boards, layering collage and with any luck, mother nature will come along and turn them into works of art.
Then again, maybe this time I'll have to take a hand in it! ;)

Comments

Robin Larkspur said…
At first I thought I saw columbine, but not sure. Hard to get a good look at the blooms, but good grief, they are gorgeous! Lucky you for such flowery blessings from Mother Nature.
Have fun with your collages!
10 June 2013 at 18:44
CraveCute said…
I agree with Robin, the flower looks sort of like a columbine. They are just gorgeous, I see where you get your inspiration!
10 June 2013 at 20:45
Charlotte said…
Aquilegia, also known as columbine or granny's bonnets. Wonderful plants but rampant self seeders, will strangle out other plants if you are not careful. But they hybridise and the bees love them.
10 June 2013 at 21:04
Carol said…
Yes, Granny's Bonnets or Columbines or Aquilegias. Very promiscuous plants! I love them, so many shapes and colours and the rabbits don't like them.
Collages sound fun.
Carol xx
10 June 2013 at 22:14
Periwinkle Paisley said…
What lovely flowers. They look like delphiniums but I can't tell from too far away. They're gorgeous either way.
11 June 2013 at 02:10
Jess said…
I think they are columbines, I looked that up on Google and there was a picture that looked like mine. Thankyou Robin!x
11 June 2013 at 11:23
Jess said…
Thankyou, I think you're right about where my current inspiration comes from, I've never put so many flowers in my paintings before!x
11 June 2013 at 11:24
Jess said…
Thankyou Charlotte, I'll make sure I thin them out then in case the ones lurking underneath are suffering!x
11 June 2013 at 11:24
Jess said…
Thanks Carol, they are very prolific! I don't have rabbits but the bees love them.x
11 June 2013 at 11:25
Jess said…
Thankyou Periwinkle, I think from the other comments they're definitely columbines. I know they're not delphiniums. I've tried many times to grow those without any success. :)
11 June 2013 at 11:27
Anonymous said…
beautiful pics..i've been taking photos of flowers in the sunshine too:) i love columbines..one of my favourite flowers..they remind me of my grandfather he grew loads in his garden when we were kids..they always bring good memories with them. xx
11 June 2013 at 17:31
Clare said…
Always love seeing work on an artists table - it inspires.
12 June 2013 at 11:24
Jess said…
Thankyou :) I like them too, such a riot of colour at the moment! I'm glad to have reminded you of your grandfather and the good memories.x
12 June 2013 at 11:57
Jess said…
Thankyou Clare, I love to see artist's work places too, it makes me feel like I'm painting it myself!x
12 June 2013 at 11:58
Tammie Lee said…
so lovely
both your gardens
and collages
wishing you a grand time and you and nature create ~
12 June 2013 at 14:25
Kyra Wilson said…
Look at all those lovely flowers! We're just starting to bloom out here...
12 June 2013 at 19:18
Jess said…
Thankyou Tammie!
13 June 2013 at 15:44
Jess said…
It's a very colourful month isn't it? I'd love to see your flowers too!x
13 June 2013 at 15:45
Palomasea said…
Your garden is beautiful!!! As is your work, dear Jessie...I am a fan! :))
A splendid weekend to you...
Hugs,
- Irina
13 June 2013 at 16:39
Jess said…
Thankyou so much Irina! A lovely weekend to you too!x
13 June 2013 at 16:50
Conni vom Atelier Tante Trulla said…
I love those flowers, too. Here they are called "Akelei". I have them in my garden, too, but mine are only purple, not so many colors as yours.
14 June 2013 at 08:05
Jess said…
I love to hear the different names they go by depending on what country you're from :) This name sounds quite similar to Aquiligias!x
14 June 2013 at 09:36
Unknown said…
I love your canvas boards - they are a work of art without any paint!!
18 June 2013 at 08:25
renilde said…
your columbines look beautiful, i have them in my garden too, yes they mix and pop up everywhere in many colors but i don't mind they are so lovely.
i leave some plants for seeds but once they have flowered you can cut them back if they are in the way of other smaller plants.
some look like bonnets, other like doves touching eachothers beaks...columbines.
enjoy your garden Jess, x
20 June 2013 at 16:57
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

More Cottages During Lockdown and a Change in Medium.

-
Image
I've been thinking about why I'm drawing cottages lately.  Maybe it's because there aren't many people around where we live and on our daily walks we rarely come across anyone else which I suppose is a good thing as we're still in Lockdown and have to practice Social Distancing which has now become a very well used phrase in our language! Maybe it's this lack of seeing people around that my mind is turning towards houses and flowers? The ones above are done in ink. I love the pearlescent inks, they're so beautiful when they catch the light. The paintings above and below are painted in acrylic. I've been obsessed with watercolour for a few weeks but I felt I'd like to get some acrylics out again. I've always been like this, going through phases of being obsessed with a particular medium thinking yes this is it! This is my final medium and then finding myself being drawn to changing once again to a different way of wor...
Read more

A Give-away! A Give-away! :))

-
Image
I'm having a give-away but first of all let me show you the two new listings I have on Etsy. Both paintings are painted in pen and ink with watercolour on good quality paper. The top one is called A Musical Journey and measures 7 x 10ins. The second one is called the Big Red Cat and measures 12 x 9 ins. They're $40 each in US dollars which will automatically be converted to your own currency on Etsy (That's approx. £25) CLICK HERE for more details :) And now for the giveaway as promised! Here below are 9 postcards printed from my larger paintings that were originally on canvas. Choose 2 of your favourite ones and if you are the lucky winner, I'll send them to you with an extra little surprise gift. :) All you need to do is to leave a comment on this post and I'll include your name in the draw. Easy Peasy! :) update-update-update..... My painting A Musical Journey has been included in an Etsy Treasury! YAY! :))
Read more