Blog Hop Around the World

When Barbara Lilian invited me to participate in the Blog Hop Around the World I was honored.   Barbara grows spectacular flowers in France as well as paints them.   Her posts always include beautiful photos.   She and I share a love for growing things as well as capturing them on a page.   In spite of health issues this past year she still has managed to share her lovely garden and art with her followers.  It is such a privilege to visit Barbara in her part of the world.   Hope you will stop by to say hello.   I am sure you will receive a warm welcome.    I always do.

Now let me introduce you to four other wonderful ladies.

Anne in Missouri is an artist in every way.   Her blog is filled to the brim with a wide array of creations.   One of her special talents is painting and decorating fairy houses.  They are certainly candy for the eyes.  Anne's artistry can be seen in each and everyone of her posts.   If you have never visited her please do.   You will certainly want to return.

Wendy is a very talented artist who lives in  Australia.  Not only does she work in a wide range of mediums but is a writer and illustrator as well.   At this time this busy lady is participating in a 30 day painting challenge.  Be sure to stop by and catch a glimpse of her superb art.

Carol is a Maine resident who is an amazing photographer and artist.   She always manages to snap the most captivating pictures.   It is always a delight to visit her blog.  One never knows what she will have found to share with her blogging buddies.  For certain you will come away smiling when you stop to say hello.      

Celia resides in Rome, Italy.   She is a wonderful watercolor artist.   In fact she has a great website that hosts her beautiful work.   Several months ago I  was the fortunate recipient of one of her gorgeous paintings.  It hangs in a very special spot in my home  Celia has been enjoying a blogging break but has now returned.   Will be looking forward to enjoying her art once again.    Hope you will take a peak .

Now to answer the questions...

  What inspires me to paint?

 


Flowers









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Nature...

Pets.

Why do I Paint?   For the joy.   It is the crescendo in  life's song.  The connection to the one great Creator of all.


What is my process?   Slowing down - taking time to see that the ordinary is really extraordinary.

Thank you Barbara for inviting me to share in this wonderful Blog Hop.   I will be looking forward to reading Anne, Wendy, Carol and Celia's posts Sept. 22nd.  

Hope everyone has a blessed day.