Three Turquoise Rocks

Years ago we visited Albuquerque, New Mexico and ended up in a pawn shop down

in a sketchy part of town.  The clerk was very interesting and most accommodating and ended up

showing us a room full of unbelievably gorgeous turquoise Native American jewelry

that had been pawned.  It was the most amazing array of jewelry I have ever seen, from

floor to ceiling, wall to wall.

So when I was painting this, the pawn shop was on my mind.  I wanted to add silver,

but just couldn't figure out how so here they are, three turquoise rocks.

I am taking part in an abstract art class, Painting Without Brushes.

I can tell I am trying and thinking hard because when I get home,

I am exhausted and am usually in bed by 8:30.

But thinking and trying sometimes doesn't get it.

I brought my piece home and 48 hours later, covered it with a thin film of white paint

and started over.  It is tough using your fingers (encased in ill fitting gloves).

So this morning, I tried again.  The thought was "bloom"

It has been terribly dry in Florida this spring.  Finally last night we had a good rain and when I went out on the lanai (to paint) this is what greeted me.  This is a cattleya orchid.

Wishing everyone a Happy PPF