Artist Reply: Thank you Robin! I often just sit down and start picking a color, a memory, or look through my photos for ideas. I had been out visiting my family last summer, as well as my father's grave. He loved gardening, flowers of all types. I can hear his joy when I see flowers, and recall his pride in having the neighborhoods best garden. I never minded weeding as it is relazing for me to do it. I used to sneak and plant new flowers to stump my Dad, often from my friends gardens. He loved trying to figure out what was growing. The first time he planted these, I hadn't seen them before. They were so cool to watch grow. So exotic and beautiful!

Artist Reply: Thanks Andi! I was trying to use an oil like look. I love experimenting with colors, brushes, and mediums. I was going for a hot summer memory with this one.

Artist Reply: Thank you Andrea! I am still learning to do this, and hope to continue to improve.

Artist Reply: Thank you Thea!!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, my friend over the pond!