Poppies aren’t literally hot; this is my version of “Strike while the iron is hot”. What does that actually mean? I think it has something to do with blacksmithery—taking action in a timely manner.
These four oil paintings of California poppies sold immediately.
The poppies are out in abundance, and interest in them is high. Gotta paint poppies now! These will have to be done quickly and possibly delivered while still slightly wet if I am to tap into the season of interest. Let’s get those canvases ready NOW.
These two (6×6″ and 4×6″) are now available at Kaweah Arts in Three Rivers (unless they sold over the weekend).
This 8×8″ needs some more touching up and a signature.
Chop-chop, Central California artist!
And here is a thought: I do not remember poppies in abundance like this when I was kid. Is it because: a. they just didn’t bloom this way; b. my family wasn’t “into” poppies and wildflowers; c. I was oblivious?
Probably c.
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Of the four you posted at the top of your blog entry, I like 3rd from the top the best. (Does this help, to know what the non-artistic, general public likes?)
Side note: The very first Jana Botkin Original I received was a 4×4 poppy that you so kindly gave to me as a thank-you for a favor many years ago. I don’t remember the favor (maybe a major donation to one of the MKDA auctions?), but I still have the painting on its little mini-easel. <3
And there are poppy years, and then there are POPPY years. Apparently, because of the major rain we had earlier this month, this happens to be a banner year for poppies. I'll just have to head out to the California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster and check them out!
Sharon, you like the third from the top because it is the best composition. Good eye!
Will you flip your poppy painting over to see if it has an inventory number on the back and let me know?
Do you need a loan or a grant to fill your gas tank to visit the Poppy Reserve?
Ah, so my grandfather taught me photographic composition well!
Email sent.
I’m thinking of taking out a second mortgage. . . . (Cartoon that’s going around. Guy at the gas pump. He hears a voice: “Your loan is approved. You may fill your tank now.”)
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