Lemony Light Florals but usually from afar

but usually from afar

My mother would buy them during the holidays and serve them to us in wedges and I would turn my nose up and refuse… I didn’t want to eat anything with seeds

these delicate blooms provide are a remarkable juxtaposition to its host plant

When deciding on a subject to paint I am always attracted to contrast – in this case shadow and light

Lemony Light Florals but usually from afarWatercolor on canvas 10 x 10 We love lemons and have Meyer lemon trees in our backyard at both residences. This year, my California tree decided it was the year of abundance. Over 100 lemons graced its branches and while it was producing all these juicy delights still had enough energy to put forth a new batch of blooms for next year.