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Day 2, with twenty two minutes to spare.

1/2/2014

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These lilacs were painted with a dear friend of mine in mind, one who is about to learn what every parent must at some point or another: 
It's really, really hard to let go of the reins. Even if it's only for a few hours. Like it or not, sometimes you just have to do it.

Lilacs are flowers that, when in bloom, I always vow to plant more of. I want them outside of bedroom windows, near the front porch, along the edge of the woods. But they are fussy in that they have needs which cannot be denied: full sun, alkaline soil, annual pruning. When it comes right down to it I don't have many spots in the yard that suit them all that well. 

 I've noticed that even after a really hard pruning, whether by  blade or a severe winter storm, they do come back with a fury. Our lilac bushes last spring were especially abundant despite taking a direct hit two winters before. Like children, it's astounding what they can endure and still bloom, hale and hardy and ready to inspire us all. 

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Gillian
1/2/2014 08:41:42 pm

This is exactly what I needed to see...absolutely perfect. You my friend have a true and beautiful talent...

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Kelley link
1/3/2014 12:02:45 am

These are really lovely. Maybe painting under the gun is a good technique for you!

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margaret sheldon link
1/3/2014 02:39:59 am

Kelley-
I started the lilacs at about 9:15pm, finished up at about 11:30pm. The dash to the finish line was to write the blog, photograph the painting, post and get it on the 30 in 30 site. Whew!
I must say that having the office closed today due to the snowstorm has me giddy at the thought of cleaning up the studio and starting today's painting in daylight. What a luxury that will be, eh?
MS

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Susan link
1/3/2014 04:18:56 am

Lilacs are a favorite of mine. Lovely composition. I always enjoy your posts. Stay warm.

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Susan W
1/3/2014 04:40:56 am

Perfect! I can smell them in my mind, beyond the stuffy nose and heavy sinuses.
-just perfect, thank you.

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Allison S.
1/3/2014 10:49:35 am

Love these colors, so beautiful. Really enjoyed the advice on children as I head back to work next week. I will think of lilacs as motivation! Happy New Year!

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