"Banano Ornamental "watercolor 11 x 30 by Lorraine Bromley
Great day painting outside all day. Took care of some computer work this morning and then took the rest of day to work on this recent painting, I do not think it is done yet, but pretty close to it. This is an ornamental banana plant, it is so dramatic, I used the color "opera" to achieve the dynamic banana shapes and some concentrated hycinth blue for the big bud. There are about six of these in bloom right now and more are blooming.
I have five butterflies in my studio today. They just want to live with me, I put them out then five more come in. I listened to some unusual bird calls but could not capture any with my camera. Late yesterday hummingbirds were around these flowers that I was paintings. They were just to fast to study.
Bernarda found in extra blender for me, made me very happy today so I can make frozen slushes for lunches. Avocados are awesome! Salads suberb. Found some wild cilantro on property for focaccia, having a pot luck dinner here at my studio tomorrow night. It is the biggest studio next to pool, so it will be a nice place to celebrate the December crew here at the colony. I am glad I brought my garlic press!!!!.
Talked to Cal, he has the cold I had last week. Poor thing! I can sympathize. I am wishing him comfort in his struggles this week. Love you!
