On our last day in LA we visited the Descanso Gardens where the vast collection of Camellias were in bloom. I have done many paintings focusing on camellias and I never get tired of them. Each has their own special personality and even that changes during the lifespan of the flower in bloom. The giant white Calla Lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopicaare) are hardy to Zone 7, so of course, I have them in my own garden in NY. I made an oil painting of one of them which is on my website here.
These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and Poughkeepsie, NY.