Zinnias & Saying Hello

{Zinnias}

this 6" x 4 " painting is on its way to a new home

Hello,

Are you finding your stride now that we are near the middle of September? I always find September to be a hectic month, mentally and physically because in all areas of life things seem to be revving up in anticipation to the holiday season.

September is also a special month to me because it was in September six years ago that I took my first oil painting class and five years ago that I began this blog.

Next week I am planning some special blog posts and I will be sending out a special offer to those who subscribe to my email updates. So if you are interested in receiving this special edition of my monthly studio news, please consider signing up.

Thank you truly for your support and encouragement all these years,

Liz

Summer Strawberries & Zinnias {Bountiful Observations no. 26}

Summer Strawberries and Zinnias

{8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm) – oil on canvas panel}

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Framed painting: $400.00 + S&H

Do you ever associate a particular item with cheerful memories? For me, summer strawberries always stir memories of summer fun. I think of my childhood, family gatherings and reunions at a state park, and eating strawberry shortcake, sometimes two times in a day! One grandmother had a quite the yin for the soft, spongy, sweetness of angel food cake, and if strawberries were in season... well, it just seemed natural to have dessert as an afternoon snack and then maybe also again after dinner.

What do you think of when the strawberries are in season?