Starting a new painting of Chicago Botanic Garden

Starting a new painting of Chicago Botanic Gardens, one of my favorite places to visit. Some work in progress pictures below.

Initial block in

Sky done and added more details on the trees

Rose Garden conversations

Conversations ~ 4" x 6" ~ Oil on canvas panel

A perfect spot for a conversation. Wonder what they are talking about. I had sketched this painting some time back and was finally able to complete it today.

Purple pansies

I visited the Chicago Botanic Garden over the weekend, my favourite place in Chicago. I took this picture of purple pansies, so fresh and colorful! I will be painting this next. Feel free to use the picture if you like to paint it yourself. I can send you a bigger picture if you need one.