Barbara's Sketch Book and Photo Album: Sun Drenched California Poppies

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Sun Drenched California Poppies

"Sun Drenched California Poppies"
Not Available - Gifted
8" x 10 1/2" Pen and Ink with Waterbrush
on 11" x 14" Bristol
April 2, 2009
Just when all the yellow mustard flowers are about to fade away, bright orange poppies begin to blossom. This is the California state flower. They are beautiful bright welcome flags for April. I do believe California has the best weeds in the country.

1 comment:

Mary Sheehan Winn said...: I'm sure you're right about the weeds. Poppies are most dramatic and beautiful. Nice painting.; Monday, 06 April, 2009

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