bucket of lilacs

What do you do when they are calling for yet another freeze and the lilacs are in bloom? Cut a whole bucket of them. I wish you could smell them.

lilacs

I finally broke in my new moleskine. And my hubby surprised me with another bouquet of lilac from the yard. They smell wonderful.

Smell the Lilacs

Its been a long week around here. No art. But these lilacs are the one bright spot in the studio.

Lilac collage

John hung my lilac picture in the guest room this morning.

Did some background work.

watercolor collage

Here is the final project. I think it'll look great hanging over the guest room bed. Please click on photo for detail. Do you like it?

Waxed and ready to frame.

I'm loving this collage. Going to beeswax the whole thing then hang over the guest bed. Will post pics!

Almost done.

Had to get a little advise from the resident flower arranger. My lilacs just didn't look quite right. He has me on the right track now. Cut them apart because I got a little "buckle" when gluing the jar down to the table. Guess I will finish this before I burn it.

Started working on the background. The lilacs are slow going. Using my watercolor pencils.

I love lilacs and so thrilled to have them in the house this spring.

Glorious lilacs!  With just a sprig of columbine.