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Rodos at the Palm Gardens

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700

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Frankfurt Main

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:46 -0700

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Our trip to Frankfurt and the Palm Gardens

Along the River Main

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:45 -0700

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Along the River Main

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:44 -0700

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Along the River Main

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:44 -0700

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Me along the Wisteria in Frankfurt

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:42 -0700

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A part of Frankfurt

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:42 -0700

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Part of the Pedestrian Area of Frankfurt

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:41 -0700

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Doris and I in Frankfurt

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:39:40 -0700

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Frankfurt

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Flickr Friends!

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:25:00 -0700

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Doris arranged to have several aea Flickr friends meet yesterday for a 'paint in' -- what fun!!! From left to right:

Thomas, Doris, Dieter, Janina, me and Gabriella

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The Linden Tree, Bermoll, Germany

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:01:55 -0700

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Kloster Altenberg, Germany

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:01:50 -0700

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At the Herb Festival

Doris' Fabulous Garden

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:01:00 -0700

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It is a most gorgeous Garden!! The tulips are so bright and tall!!

Cologne, Germany 'The Cathedral'

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:00:00 -0700

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For the last week, I have been visiting my dear friend Doris ... and will be here for a while longer! I have a ton of photos to share ... We've been painting like mad,but I must share this incredible country and views ...

After arriving in Frankfurt, we stopped at a 2-story art supply store -- awesome!!! Then to Doris'house to unpack and rest.

On one day, we delivered one of Doris'painting to a client, and he graciously showed us around Cologne .... marvelous and beautiful city!

On another day, lunch at the Lahn Cafe ... a Rosengarden along the River Lahn.

Double Quince

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:44:00 -0700

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10" x 14" Watercolor
Arches 140#CP

With two quince shrubs on my property - one a brilliant crimson, the other a paler peach, I wanted to combine their colors in a different way in this painting. I focused more on the 'orange' side of the flowers, enhancing the colors for a more expressive interpretation. I used the 'double quince' blossoms as a model for the flower shape. So many of my own spring blossoms are pale pink or white, I wanted be a bit more adventuresome and go 'brighter' with this painting .....

Hope you have a super week!

Thank you for your comments, invitations, and visits!!

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On a Street in Tuscany

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:34:00 -0700

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12" x 16" Watercolor
Arches 140#CP

With so much tragedy lately, even the blossoms of spring seem a bit dulled by the shock and sadness of so much loss and concern.

Times like this, my thoughts return to happier moments. Here, I return to spring in Tuscany ... a quiet street, flowers in bloom, a remembered coffee and gelato, the sound of birds welcoming the season, the sun warm on my back as each doorway and ancient wall seems to glow in that incredible Italian sunlight.

For today, this dip into the past is enough to help recall the goodness in the world, the joy found in simple things, and people whose hearts are filled with love.

May there be peace ...

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Poppies To Remember ...

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:07:00 -0700

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6" x 8" Watercolor
Arches 140#CP

I am heartsick with the tragedy of the Boston marathon and my heart and prayers go out to those killed and injured in this senseless event.

Though I painted this a while ago, it seems fitting today to remember those lost and hurt .... we are a people in mourning and bewilderment ....

Prayers for peace......

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Crab Apple - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE!!

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:26:00 -0700

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Spring in my garden ... a branch from our Crab Apple Tree.

And a birthday wish for my son, Mike.

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Swallowtails

nobody@flickr.com (linfrye ...on vacation ...) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:53:00 -0700

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It seems even the swallowtails know it spring. We've seen dozens of this already!

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