A lot of trees are in bloom and it’s so lush and green out there. Just lovely. June glorious June!
Wild geranium and Solomon’s Seal undergrowth.
During a cleanup I found this watercolour painting in a drawer.
As you can see, charcoal will not turn very dark on this paper.
We are currently in the throes of a heat wave. 35C or 95F. A little too hot for this northerner. Thankfully, it will be cooler in a few days.
It's usually a bit cooler in the morning, so I try and get most things done then. Lately, for dinner cold plates and perhaps a cool ice tea.
Wild geranium and Solomon’s Seal undergrowth.
Wild Geranium. So many this year.
Went to the Parkway for a little plein air painting on the weekend. Didn't feel quite like a fish out of water this time, so managed to come up with something.
Gouache on cold press Etchr sketchbook paper.

I splashed on some more colour.
It seems to have a finish of some type over it.
It reminds me of an Ent from Lord of the Rings.
I will be taking a summer blogging break.
So...thank you so much for your visits and your lovely comments.
Have a wonderful summer or fall, and if you live in the tropics all the best to you too!
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