Sunday, May 22, 2011

Garden on South Seventeenth by Julie Riker


11x14 oil



I have been wanting to do this painting ever since these irises started blooming. Last week it rained constantly and I was afraid the flowers would be washed away before I had a chance to paint them, but fortunately Saturday was a beautiful sunny day and I was able to capture these irises before they were gone.



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6 comments:

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I think this just became my favorite painting of yours, Julie - love this, especially with the gate slightly open.

Cecelia Lyden said...

How inviting this painting is-love the colors of the iris. The dark, partially opened wrought iron gate helps to make this painting so charming.

Mary Beth Brath said...

Yes - a beautiful piece of art.

Autumn Leaves said...

Absolutely gorgeous walkway!

Julie Riker said...

Thanks ladies!

Tatiana said...

Love it, Julie!

I think You might need to paint something similar, but bigger. Will look gorgeous on a wall!