paintings done for the gallery, paintings that are more than just quick studies.
i love painting peonies. i'm not always set up for them when they are in their full glory. this year i'm using a photo. last year i was able to complete two from life before they completely wilted. i sat in a friends garden painting those peonies and watching chipmunks or ground squirrels darting around the flowers that were coming into season. sounds of nature always add to painting out on the spot. of course the heavy buzz of a bumble bee causes one to duck.
being a professional artist involves a lot of different things. putting up with 