Fall Flora
The theme, “Fall Flora,” on one level points us to the lovely reds, golds, and browns of the autumn leaves around us. There is a richness in the decline of summer’s vigor! Some of the paintings celebrate this beauty. On another level, autumn reveals the power of some plants, and people, to gracefully thrive and to endure the changes that time brings into their lives. It is also a time to celebrate seasons of life when we retire to a more reflective posture and relish our relationships and appreciate all we have been given.
"Love Pumpkins of Any Size”
By Mary Ann Matika
“Mike Lane taught me how to paint pumpkins. His chop bears witness to help and great instruction.”
"Golden Cattails”
By Cathy Peyton
“Golden in sunlight
Wetland cattail lush and wild
Season glory”
"Love that Fall Feeling”
By Karen Bess
“My friend, Gail, is an inspiration to everyone in the Blue Heron semi-e chapter. Gail recently introduced me to a new painting technique, tarashikomi, which is perfect for fall trees. Thank you Gail!”
"Look Up"
By Rose Burroughs
“Stop raking the leaves. lie down on them and look at the beauty.”
"Leaf Peeping."
By Penny Pickel
“My husband and I love "‘leaf peeping’ in the fall. We don’t make a big plan to visit Vermont or Maine or even the Shenandoah. We just hop int he car and go for a drive, traveling on 3 digit highways, to Williamsburg, Smithfield or other parts west of here. In the piece I wanted to capture the colors of fall. I mixed various watercolors on a piece of plexiglass. I laid the paper on the plexiglass to see what would result. After it was dry, I saw this forest of fall colors. I added black ink for trunks and branches. I used Dragon Cloud paper, which has become a rice paper favorite of mine. you an see the water resistance in places where the color was not absorbed, and you can also see the flecks of fiber in the rice paper.”
"Luscious Flower"
By Betty Oliver
“Amaryllis
See them in a pot,
Will they multiply?
Four blooms”
“Autumn Dogwood”
By Mary Ann Matika
“Who knew Dogwoods were beautiful in the Autumn as well as the Spring?”
“October in my Mum Garden”
By Mike Lane
Art by: Bonnie Campbell
"Dragon Tiger United"
By Bill Larkin
“When the dragon and tiger unite wholeness is achieved. Then peace and prosperity will come naturally.”
"Woodland Pond"
By Jill Valentine
“Shades of fall surround a hidden pond”
"An Autumn Nest"
By Mary Ann Matika
“This Wren thinks it will spend the winter nesting in my wreath. Do I stop using the front door or try to move the nest to safety in the crook of a tree?”
"Pearl Hollow"
By Fail Goodman
“This painting is a “pouring” of watercolor developed around a cow named ‘Pearl’ who lived in a small sheltered valley. The ‘Hollow’ in Southern terms is often called a ‘Holler.’”
"Bustin’ Out All over"
By Mary Curry
“Fall, like Spring can ‘bust out all over.’
Its colors are all easily recognizable.
They bring beautiful memories.”
"Look Who’s Hanging Around"
By Rose Burroughs
“Envision people with the change to Fall”
"Nature’s Environment"
By Cathy Peyton
“Kingfisher looks upwards
Lotus leaf blows its head downward
Autumn at the pond”
"Foxy"
By Karen Bess
“I recently adopted a wire fox terrier puppy. During our time together, I’ve been reading a book with a fox as a character. When my silver birch tree painting needed a “watcher”, I immediately though - why not a fox?”
"Recalling the changing seasons in Maine"
By Ann McCarthy
"Pumpkin Patch"
By Penny Pickle
“I love the fall season. It always brings with it a welcome change from dog days of summer. It also brings my wedding anniversary, annual birthday celebration of my twins, and my own birthday; all of them - joyful days for me. Pumpkins have been a part of my fall celebration for many years. This year, the pumpkin brings to me memories of visiting pumpkin patches with my twins when they were 1, 2, 3, and older, until they were too big to let me take them. Since I began to paint in 2020, I have painted a pumpkin every year to celebrate this time of year.”
"Letting Go"
By Sharon Weinstein
"Chrysanthemums"
By Jill Valentine
“A bee hovers over chrysanthemums, searching hopefully for pollen”
"The Colors of Autumn"
By Jill Valentine
"Tiger, Tiger Lily"
By Gail Goodman
“The tiger is a symbol of bravery and strength. The animal’s importance as a leader in Asian culture is contrasted with the delicate tiger lily which symbolizes wealth and good fortune. Always a perfect way to send an unforgettable message of love. This piece has been an award winner.”
"Ron’s Crab of Many Colors"
By Flo Wolin
“Ron was the ‘love of my life’! He was my 1st husband, father of my only son. We were always ‘in love.’ He bought this ‘Crab of Many Colors’ at a show. He died recently and left it to me”
“Fancy Rooster"
By Betty Oliver
“Rooster
Sociable Female Chicken
Bushy Tailfeathers”
“Autumn Path"
By Rose Burroughs
“Fish from the dock. Enjoy the change of season”
“Sea of Pearls"
By Gail Goodman
“Pearls are a symbol of inner wisdom gained through experience, and these gems are believed to offer protection. They surround the grab that symbolizes rebirth and the power to drive emotion. it is said the crab is able to pinch its enemies and it is impossible to escape its grip.
