I remember when I was younger there were monarchs everywhere. It seems they've had a hard time the past few years. Hopefully soon they will be crowding my zinnias like they did a few years ago--every flower with its own butterfly.
Showing posts with label zinnia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label zinnia. Show all posts
Monday, April 6, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
"Sphinx Hummingbird Moths" Original Oil Painting by Hallie Kohn Art
This is the second time I've painted this amazing memory, this time with brush. Two summers ago the hummingbird moths were all over our zinnias. We would sit and watch them and I was able to capture about 20 photos, tough to do since they move so fast!
6x6 on 1/8" Museum Quality Panel
Saturday, October 12, 2013
"Sphinx Hummingbird Moths" Original Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art
This painting was done as a request from one of my sons. For the past two weeks or so these moths have been visiting our zinnias. We all run out to watch them up close and I captured some amazing photos with my I-phone of all things. They look so much like hummingbirds, but even smaller! For a while it was one at a time, but then two would appear together. I was thrilled with this photo, and the memory of my little guys being so intrigued and excited by them. Love capturing special moments like this in a painting!
Sunday, September 22, 2013
"Unfurling Zinnia" Original Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art
We have been spending a lot of time by our zinnias this last week. There have been hummingbirds, hummingbird moths, and even a few monarchs visiting and collecting nectar. Captured a bunch of great photos and hope to paint more of them. Here is one of the zinnias just grabbing its first few breaths as it opens.
8x8 Oil on Museum Quality Panel
Friday, August 16, 2013
"Zinnia" Original Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art
Every year I plant the giant size zinnia seeds by our front entry. It's great to have that color last into early fall and fun to see what colors come up. Besides that, the butterflies love them.
8x8 Oil on Museum Quality Panel
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Bee Charmer by Roxanne Steed
6"x6" oil on gessoed masonite archival artboard
"Recall it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out.
- Fublin
I'm really glad to have found this quote. There's times lately I think I'm going to wear out my happy memories of last summer! It has been the fiercest winter so far! I've got lots of dreamy memories from warmer times - including this little bee I spotted doing his happy thing around all these summer blossoms. I love the phrase "Bee Charmer" from the story, "Fried Green Tomatoes" - and love the sound of it as it is spoken.
But - another painting to bring out of the 'archive'! I am offering these 'Valentines' at 2009 prices during the month of February. They are dry and ready to ship as soon as your Paypal payment clears! I also accept personal checks - it just takes a good bit longer for it to travel through the mail from your house to my bank. Paypal is that sure bet to receive it in time for Valentines Day!
******For these Valentine special offerings, I'll cover shipping via Priority Mail (for continental US) between now (Feb 1st) and Feb. 14th! Treat your sweet-heart to something wonderful, that lasts forever, isn't fattening, and is the perfect size! Forwarding this email to 'the likely suspects' might be helpful as a gift-giving guide! OR be good to yourself, a personal Valentine 'from you to you' might be just what you need.
My third Valentine offering for my subscribers this month is, "Bee Charmer" a 6"x6" oil on gessoed masonite archival artboard. Reply to this email to let me know you'd like this piece & preferred payment method. Your Valentine price is $100 +zero for shipping (see above)! ...all in the name of love!
Now go on, work on that love life!
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