Happy Collectors and Happy Artists

Jun 3, 2023

It is such a loving thing to do – having confidence in someone. My collector knew I could and would paint my best for her. It was such a pleasure. She now has two new heirlooms to present to her family. Oh Happy Day!

Mission Accomplished and Delivered! Happy Collector! Feels great to deliver something she and her family will love.
Mission Accomplished and Delivered!
Feels great to deliver something she and her family will love for generations.

Painting continues on the florals. A great way to start the summer. I might have to make it part of my annual celebration of Spring!

My dearly beloved grew these beautiful and fragrant roses. Studios Roses Michel McNinch
Having Studio Roses around are a benefit of painting them!
Painting roses is fun - but I'm a little slow. Trying to remember how. It's been a while... Loving exploring the beautiful color. Pink Roses. Michel McNinch.
Painting roses is fun – but I’m a little slow. Trying to remember how. It’s been a while…
Love exploring the beautiful color.

I made a new puzzle for you.

Let me know what you think; it is a touch harder this time.

Link to the puzzle: https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=embedpuzzle&pid=28265598d794

I saw many smiling faces at the studio this week. I always get a kick out of someone telling me they are looking at my blog on Sunday mornings. Thank you so much. It is fun to send these out each week – especially when I hear that your are enjoying them. Please keep in touch.

Michel

“Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom.” 
― Matshona Dhliwayo

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12 Comments

  1. Roxanne on June 4, 2023 at 8:39 am

    love the paintings of the roses and the puzzle of the single rose. there is a lightness and joy in seeing the blooms of the flowers.



    • Michel McNinch on June 4, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      Blossoms seem to me as the earth singing.



  2. Ann Coleman Fosberry on June 4, 2023 at 9:10 am

    A nice visit with you each Sunday! Love you it!



    • Michel McNinch on June 4, 2023 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you, Ann. I love you too!



  3. Karen Murphy on June 4, 2023 at 9:23 am

    Great quote. It reminds me that new gardens take time to blossom as well.

    “Roses do not bloom hurriedly; for beauty, like any masterpiece, takes time to blossom.”
    ― Matshona Dhliwayo



    • Michel McNinch on June 4, 2023 at 12:58 pm

      Our grounds are so lovely. I took some time to walk around the patio. What lovely new bed!



  4. Tina on June 4, 2023 at 11:44 am

    I can almost smell them!! Beautiful Michel, and you know I love the puzzles!!!



    • Michel McNinch on June 4, 2023 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you thank you!



  5. Robert McNinch on June 4, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    Beautiful. I’m lucky I get front row to the painting.



    • Michel McNinch on June 4, 2023 at 12:59 pm

      Love you, honey.



  6. Susan Burns on June 4, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    I love the puzzle! I also found the quote very meaningful as we continue to create our outdoor spaces into what I hope will be a place of beauty and an enjoyment.

    I haven’t forgotten about the fig bush/tree. Looking forward to creating more art with you and my friends at Stormwaters.



    • Michel McNinch on June 5, 2023 at 12:25 am

      We still have much to do together! See you soon.



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