Wild White Hibiscus

At Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Dear Imaginary Friends,

Here is another closeup of a beauty, a white wild hibiscus. I love the ruby throat!

It is my great luck that my classy friend just gave me one of these plants from her yard, so next year, I will have a lovely profusion of big white flowers.

Your Imaginary Gardener,

Patsie

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Orange Cannas

Dear Imaginary Friend,

These vibrant cannas at located at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens which are still in full bloom, replete with what seems to be acres of water lilies and lotuses. The lotuses are four feet tall. You owe it to yourself to visit this weekend. Go already. It's free, so what are you waiting for? I recommend Sunday morning, before it gets hot. The lighting is nicely dramatic when the sun is still low in the sky. Many photographers have discovered this magical park, tucked away in a somewhat iffy neighborhood.

Enjoy!
Your Imaginary Garden Aficionado,

Patsie

Looky Here! Fig Harvest

The back yard crop

Dear Imaginary Friends,

Honey Chile, you have not seen a fig crop like the one I have since I don't know when.

We have big figs, small figs, shriveled figs, juicy figs. Figs hanging low, hanging high, pecked by birds. 

I am starting to sound like Bubba Gump.

Oh well. We have figs. With seven trees, and three varieties, we suddenly become popular every August and September.

I have said too much! And no, I am not giving out my address!

Your Imaginary Fig Farmer,

Patsie

Who Dat Birthday Boy??

Happy Campers in Lewes, Delaware

Dat Carlo!! Happy Birthday Party!

Carlo's Wife,

Patsie

Oscar wants you to take him home tonight!!

Three Friends, 8 x 10", Oil, $300

Oscar the Ostrich, approx. 16 x 12", Oil, $475

Dear Imaginary Friends,

Here we have a very lonely ostrich who sorely needs a good home. Won't you please visit him on his wall at A Show of Hands? While you are at it, visit the pears, too. Although the pears have made friends, they would also like to go home with you and hang out.

Your Imaginary Art Zookeeper,

Patsie

On Display Currently at A Show of Hands

Amethyst Waterlily, Oil, 8 x 10", $300

Cache Pot with Pansies, approx. 16 x 12", Oil, $500

Now on Display!

Daffodil Study, approx. 16 x 20", Oil, $550

Dear Imaginary Friends,

I have seven, yes, count them!paintings on display currently at the lovely gallery/shop A Show of Hands, on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Alexandria. What are they, you ask? Here goes!

Cherry Pie, 8 x 10", Oil, $350

Lewes, Delaware, 10 x 8", Oil, $300

That gives you a taste. Next blog, the four other paintings.

Don't you think the cherry pie is also a cheery pie? :)

Your Imaginary Artist Friend,

Patsie