In the Works - More Morning Glory Flowers!
I'm on a bit of a morning glory kick at the moment as my mini garden blooms this summer. Absolutely, I am loving the summer's gifts of fresh tomatoes and basil, but the daily changes in the whites, pinks, purples, blues, and lavenders in the morning glory flowers get my attention too.
"Oh, what a beautiful morning! Oh, what a beautiful day!*..." At least I don't come out of the house each morning singing at the top of my lungs, much to the appreciation of my neighbors. (Yes, guilty of watching so many musicals, growing up where everyone breaks out in a song.)
These morning glories love the sunrise! Then they get shy once the morning starts aging, falling in upon themselves. But wait, more will open tomorrow.
Here is what I have painted thus far this summer.
Painting Name: Garden Flower Glories
More practice in the use of the watercolor pencils than anything, I enjoy using these little watercolor treasures since using them in Valerie Larson's class. Basically its a "Draw it and drown it" style with watercolor pencils - I'm loving it.
Medium: Watercolor Pencils and Acrylic Pens
Size: 9x12 Mixed Media Paper
Edition Year: 2025
Framed?: No
Painting Name: The Morning Glory Climb
This one will have morning glories, they are coming. I promise. I planted the seeds! I played with watercolor markers to see what it would do...not a fan as yet. My yard is tiny living here in Woodbridge, VA. That's fine. Town houses often have tiny yards but I am determined to grow a few things other than weeds.
Even more practice with watercolor pencils and mixed media paper. This might be in preparation for the next one.
Medium: Watercolor Pencils and Acrylic Pens (so far)
Size: 9x12 Mixed Media Paper
Edition Year: 2025
Framed?: No
Updated July 25, 2025 7:39am. See, I said I planted those seeds!
Painting Name: no name so far
Acrylic paintings start off so sadly. Their beginnings are not much to celebrate. His destiny may be more morning glories. That's the plan.
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 12x20 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2025
Framed?: No
Morning Glory Inspiration
Here are some snapshots of my morning inspiration...ok, maybe I am singing a more muted "Oh, what a beautiful morning..." in the backyard in the am, but my neighbors are not usually out that early. The plants don't mind.
Uh oh, something is chewing on my morning glories! Perhaps they like them better than the vegetables though. Choose your battles.
I didn't realize at the time I had captured this fellow's mug shot.
I may update the paintings as I get them finished up so check back!
*From the movie musical Oklahoma!" sung by Gordon MacRae
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Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for Donna's Cave Paintings and the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, VA. Donna specializes in acrylic paintings of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art.
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