“Stargazer
Lilies in Blue Pot”
I love all flowers but these stargazer lilies are so-o-o-o beautiful
and the scent is gorgeous too! Dave and I took a trip to Down Town
London to the Covent Garden Market one summer day when we played
hooky from the shop. I had my camera along and was taking shots of
various plants, fruits, vegetables and people that I might take a
mind to paint. My eye caught a glimpse of the cobalt blue pot and
then I saw the lilies. I was in a daze. I collect cobalt blue
glassware and I’m a Virgo, my birthstone is the blue sapphire. I
hadn’t brought my paints along as I have difficulty painting on my
mobility scooter. Instead I take numerous photos for reference and
work at home in the studio. I have a mind that is able to have total
recall of the scents and sounds of that day just by holding the
photo and getting lost in the images. I remember that the florist
that arranged these lilies was not happy that I was snapping photos
instead of spending money at his kiosk. Too bad! Now these lilies
are forever imprinted on my mind, along with all the other images I
have painted. I put a part of myself in each painting and in turn
they become a part of me. Hope you enjoy them too.