Sunday, May 16, 2010

oh, irises!


I love, love, love irises.  They're just not here for very long,
but when they are
I am so 
very
happy.
I think the structure of an iris is fascinating
and
fun to paint!


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I'm linking with Monday Mosaics &
Smiling Sally.  Have fun visiting!
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54 comments:

  1. Loui♥May 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Just absolutely gorgeous!!
    'nuff said!!!
    now gonna just savor their beauty!
    Hugs,, Loui♥

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  2. A Bit of the BlarneyMay 16, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    I love irises too!!! You are so very talented!!! Cathy

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  3. Lori EMay 16, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Your iris painting is prettier than the real ones in my garden.

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  4. LenoreMay 16, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    What a beautiful mosaic....my Mother was an iris nut and we had a yard full of them growing when I was little.
    My favorite is the Japanese iris.

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  5. A Garden of ThreadsMay 16, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    I am with you, I love love love iris. They grow so well in my sandy soil. Your mosaic is beautiful. Have a wonderful week.

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  6. maryelizabethrocheMay 16, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    How beautiful...my Mother loves irises so they hold a special place in my heart...I'm leaving now to check your Etsy!

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  7. black eyed susans kitchenMay 16, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Wow, took my breath away! Your painting is as beautiful as the photo's.

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  8. christinaMay 16, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    this is gorgeous. and i love irises too.
    xo

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  9. Mary AnnMay 16, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    I adore Irises as well. My neighbor gave me a huge bag of them last weekend, all colors, blue, white, yellow, rust with yellow, etc. We planted them under our mulberry tree where nothing has grown but wild strawberries and I think they will love it there. By next year, I am hoping for a wow.

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  10. BailiwickStudioMay 16, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  11. Amanda at 32˙NorthMay 16, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Hi Carol,

    Your paintings are so well done - I really enjoyed looking at all your work in your Etsy store - lovely! I like irises, too - they do have wonderful form and the colors are super!

    Amanda

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  12. Gardening in a SandboxMay 16, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    You can't beat an iris in the garden. They take your breath away with their beauty. Lovely mosiac. Valerie

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  13. CarolMay 16, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! The mosaic and your painting! Such a talent you have!

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  14. PondsideMay 16, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    So, so pretty - the perfect blue - love it!

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  15. MaryMay 16, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Oh Carol. how beautiful!!! They are one of my favorite flowers, too. I have some huge clumps of Siberian Iris in my garden that are just beginning to bloom this week. Thanks for sharing your talent at MM. :)

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  16. eileeninmdMay 16, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Beautiful iris! Love the pretty color!

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  17. WendyMay 16, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Wow-- honestly, if I could paint like that -- I would be in heaven. So beautiful! Your photos are pretty, but your painting takes pretty to a whole other level of beauty!

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  18. UnknownMay 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    I wish I could paint like that...beautiful.
    The mosaic is out of this world..
    blessings,
    glenda

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  19. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Words can't express how beautiful your painting is!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  20. TraciMay 16, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Wow - you are one talented lady! THis is beautiful.

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  21. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveMay 16, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    That is gorgeous!

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  22. ShirleyMay 16, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    I love iris too but your painting is just as beautiful!!!

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  23. ellen bMay 16, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Oh Irises indeed! A glorious mosaic and beautiful work of art!!

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  24. The 3 SistersMay 16, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    I love your mosaic. I just saw a bunch of unopened irises yesterday and they were even beautiful like that.

    Lovely painting too.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  25. AnonymousMay 16, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Very well done, Carol. Stunning !

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  26. KaminiMay 16, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous! Your paintings are more stunning than the blooms themselves! I love it!

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  27. Ingmarie WeMay 17, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    So very lovely, both the collage and your painting.

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  28. lunaMay 17, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Mosaic and painting are beautiful!!!
    Happy MM!

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  29. gengenMay 17, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Wow that is pretty...happy blue Monday.

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  30. SmilingSallyMay 17, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    You are such a terrific artist, Carol. Happy Blue Monday.

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  31. MandyMay 17, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    Beautiful! Love the painting and all the iris photos are so pretty!

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  32. BeckyMay 17, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful irises. Thanks for sharing and Happy Blue Monday!

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  33. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 17, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Wonderful mosaic. Yes, irises are gone too fast. The painting is gorgeous. Thanks for coming by.

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  34. Dena E's BlogMay 17, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    WOW,,,you're truly blessed by God!!! What a gift you have. Lovely pics and thanks for sharing them. I was just going here and there doing the blue monday thing..
    Have a blessed week...Hugs from Iowa ~ Dena

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  35. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsMay 18, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Hi Carol,

    Oh,how pretty...the real and the painting! I'm visiting for Mosaic Monday...I'd love for you to come over for a visit.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie ♥

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  36. SplenderosaMay 19, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Just simply splendid, Carol. Come see me today, I did a post using Iris in the table decoration.
    xx's Marsha

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  37. Karen Minton, Studio BlogMay 20, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    thanks for checking my blog out, your watercolors are sublime!
    :)
    Karen

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  38. UnknownMay 21, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful painting! It reminds me of my Mom. Thanks for stopping by and following today. I am following you back and looking forward to reading more! :) ~Lanie J.

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  39. waterwaifMay 21, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Just beautiful!

    I'm following you through Follow Me Back Friday.

    Stop by when you get a chance.

    http://waterwaif.blogspot.com

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  40. UnknownMay 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    This is really beautiful!
    Happy new friend Friday!
    Following your blog, come follow mine.
    A plus,
    Frenchy

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  41. AnonymousMay 21, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Okay...I'm in love with that iris painting and I'm in awe of your talent!!! The one thing I wish for more than anything was the ability to paint. Oh...I'm in awe...really...

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'll be back!!!

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  42. Decor To AdoreMay 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I am here via Follow Me/Friendly Fridays.
    What a nice blog you have.

    I am currently hosting a giveaway to celebrate my recent graduation from college. It only took 23 years. :) I hope you'll stop by and enter.

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  43. UnknownMay 21, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Gorgeous! I too love irises!

    Returning the visit/follow!!

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  44. AnnetteMay 21, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    The photos are beautiful but it's the painting that took my breath away! How incredibly talented you are! Your blog is lovely too.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog from Follow Me Friday!

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  45. Morgan//Nuts and BowsMay 21, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    WOW! You are so so talented! I wish I could paint but I am such a spazz!! I love irises too they are gorgeous!

    ~Morgan

    Meet Virginia!
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  46. RachelMay 21, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Absolutely lovely.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm now following you.

    Rachel
    www.sewambitious.com

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  47. SquirrelQueenMay 21, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful, I love irises and your photos are lovely. Your painting takes the iris to a whole new level however, well done.

    Thanks for following, I am trying to follow you back but GFC doesn't seem to be working. I will pop back over a little later to try again.

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  48. Twee PoppetsMay 21, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by to follow Twee Poppets! I'm following you back. Happy Friday!

    http://tweepoppets.blogspot.com


    By the way, don't forget to stop by this Tuesday to join in my weekly Tuesday Tag-Along blog hop! It's a great way to discover new blogs while gaining followers for your own. :)

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  49. JoanneMay 22, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Hello Carol
    How nice of you to follow my blog.

    I love your Iris photos and especially admire your painting what tallent you have.

    I did rummage through your blog and found the monet post very enjoyable thank you.

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  50. KelMay 22, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Wow! Your pictures are phenomenal! Thanks for following. I'm now following you back. I need to go check out your shop too!

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  51. ale balanzarioMay 22, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Thanks so much for your visit, wow you have a very nice blog, wonderful paintings. I have your blog in my favorites now.
    :)

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  52. bkmonetMay 23, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I cannot wait to check out your Etsy shop.

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog from FMF! I am now following back and cannot wait to see more from you!

    http://thewhitebluesky.com

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  53. SiennaMay 26, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    me too! following you back!

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  54. ShahdMay 27, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    This is REALLY pretty! .. Thanks for visiting my blog :)

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