More from the Garden Journal






A few more from the journal. I'm really enjoying sketching the flowers from my garden! So far I've done only the perennials, but as summer comes along I'm sure I'll be painting the annuals as well.

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  1. Krista HassonJune 15, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Patty, these are great. Love them all, Poppies and Iris are my fav.

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  2. Patty HendersonJune 16, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Thanks Krista! I really have fun doing these sketches! I think they really help me loosen up, plus it's an excuse to go and sit in my garden!

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