May & June Zoom 2026

This  month I want to focus on a few Spring favorites.  I love seeing the  fiery colored dianthus as it pops through the low intensity soil and the  dry remnants of last autumn’s leaves. 

I also love Spring Asparagus—to admire its delicate color and form, and also to eat! 

In  each of these subjects I want to emphasize the intensity contrast of  pure color against low intensity.  Using contrasting media in these  paintings, both dry and wet, will hopefully enhance the beauty of each  subject.

 A  charming photo by Chase D’animulls is so cheerful I can’t wait to paint  it with everyone!  This bluebird pair is ready to nest, making their  home in a rustic wooden bird house.    

As with May’s paintings, this will rely on the contrast of the beautiful bright blue of the bird against the weathered wood.