Sunday, July 20, 2014

Lilies of the Nile

Recently I was painting at the City of Pasadena's Central Library.  It's a beautiful spot to visit.  Built in the 1920's by noted Southern California architect Myron Hunt, it's a landmark building.  The day our paint-out group was there, the gorgeous blue and white Agapanthus, Lilies of the Nile, were blooming along a walkway.  They were so pretty, I had to give them a try.  And there was a bench to paint from in the shade!  In the same planters there were some Bird of Paradise plants to add some background orange highlights.  It was a warm day and some painters went inside to do some drawing.  I might try that on my next visit.

5 x 7" Gouache




Vintage photo


6 comments:

  1. Wow, this one is such a beauty, Sherry! You were definitely inspired.

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  2. hope this does not post twice,
    lovely Purple and Greens Sherry, I have lots of Agapanthus in my garden but just the purple ones which flower at the end of the year

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    1. That's neat Lorraine. They are so pretty, especially the darkest colors. Some are very light blue here.

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