I am not usually a Canna lover, but they were gorgeous at the Arboretum last week. The colors of the flowers-pinks, reds, yellows- and even the leaves (eggplant!) were breathtaking. A group of us found a shady place and painted there all day.
"Plein Air Petunias" by Ann McCann 8 X 8" Oil
I was plein air painting with the Outdoor Painters Society at the Dallas Arboretum when I saw this planter of pink petunias. It was the end of the afternoon, and it was 95 degrees! I was so tired. I painted it very quickly and like the results.
"Gold Peony Bottle" by Ann McCann 8 X 16" Oil on Gold Paper
This pink peony stands in a lovely water bottle. The gold of the paper peeks out throughout the painting, especially the deckle edge. It can be framed just like a watercolor.
"Yellow Rose of Texas" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Watercolor
I love painting roses in watercolor. Everyone is different if you let the water do what it wants.
"Like Coming Home" by Ann McCann 12 X 12"Oil
This is my neighbor’s front yard, and it is so welcoming. She is wonderful gardener. She does the work, and we can all enjoy it!
Come to See Ann McCann at the "Less is More" Show This Saturday June 5, 2021
I have two paintings in this show, including the above “French Lavender Abbey.” The opening is this Saturday June 5 from 11-6 pm, masks optional. The paintings are available for purchase NOW at the below link. I will be there from noon until 3:00. I really would like to see you there!
https://dutchartgallery.net/product-category/2021-less-is-more/
"Monarch Visit" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Oil
A Monarch butterfly is regularly visiting my garden these days, so I decided to paint her. She seems to love my pink coneflowers. I get it!
SOLD "Coneflower Angels" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Oil
This was sold to a collector in Corsicana who saw my work at a show last summer. This was one that my family had difficulty parting with as it a favorite.
Ann McCann at the "Less is More" Show Opening June 5, 2021
I have two paintings in this show, including the one above “French Lavender Abbey.” The opening is on June 5 from 11-6 pm, masks required. The paintings are available for purchase NOW at the below link. I hope to see you there.
https://dutchartgallery.net/product-category/2021-less-is-more/
"Pretty in Pink & Purple" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Oil
I felt a rush of delight while I was painting these pink coneflowers and purple salvia. The painting just flowed for me. I look forward to painting my cone flowers (Echinacea) for the next month!
"Waterfall Stairs" by Ann McCann 9 X 12" Oil
This type of stairway is characteristic of my 1920s neighborhood in East Dallas. A neighbor has planted a wildflower garden around her stairway, pink primroses and some type of yellow daisy.
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"French Lavender Abbey" by Ann McCann Featured in DAG Spring Show Ad
My painting “French Lavender Abbey” is featured in the lower left hand corner of the ad from the Dutch Art Gallery Spring 21 Show. The show opens June 5. Stay tuned as to whether there will be an onsite opening.
"Wisteria" by Ann McCann Accepted Into the 2021 Dutch Art Gallery Spring Show
My painting of wisteria (20 X 20” oil) was accepted into the spring show of the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas. The challenge was to paint with only three colors and white, in this case magenta, transparent yellow and Caribbean blue. This show opens on June 5, 2021.
"Primroses & Bachelor Buttons" Framed by Ann McCann 8 X 12" Watercolor
The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas framed my Texas wildflower painting. The pink primroses and blue bachelor buttons sway in the wind and dance across the painting like butterflies.