"Stop and Smell the Details" photo

I found this gorgeous rose today.  So many wonderful color variations and intricacies.  Can't wait to paint this!

"Licking Roses"

Licking Roses......what a pleasant pastime for such a beautiful day.  Photo shot in normal daylight. I hope soon to get back to more bee paintings!

Misssion Accomplished photo in Vermont show

My "Mission Accomplished" photo was juried into the FLOWERS, TREES, BIRDS, BEES: NATURE EXPOSED photo competition at the PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont. Only 40 images were selected out of over 1200 entries. Exhibition: Jan 4th - 29th. See all the winners at the website: http://www.vtphotoworkplace.com/id97.html

ET with Wings

Dragonflies are amazing little creatures. They just sit there and stare right back at you.....no fear

Morning Glorious....Zinnia

It's normally 105 degrees this time of year here. This past week or so has only been in the 80's. It's just been too beautiful to be indoors, so no studio time. While enjoying the unexpected coolness, I've been getting hundreds of reference photos for future paintings.

Yes, Virginia...Bees Do Have Tongues

Bees have tongues. Hummingbirds have tongues. Who knew?

Red Hollyhock Bee

I couldn't resist shooting more bees. I've got to get back to painting!

Photo of the Week...Waiting for Breakfast

Hard to imagine such a huge, powerful animal climbing up on the dock and waiting so patiently for a handout. Punte del Este, Uruguay.

Photo of the Week

I take hundreds of photos each month in search of the perfect subject for my next painting. This one is definitely in the running. Watch for a painting soon.

All images copyright Diane Morgan

Red, White and Blueberry

I know it's not the 4th of July yet, but I couldn't wait. This 5-3/4" x 8" oil on gallery-wrap canvas is available for $150 on my website http://www.dianemorganpaints.com/

The rose image below "Look Deeper" is a photograph yet to be painted. In preparation for my paintings I shoot hundreds of photographs. I recently began submitting the photos to competitions and have started winning awards. I thought viewers might like to see the sources for my paintings so I have added a new section to my website for my photographs. You may see them at www.DianeMorganShoots.com

I am currently exhibiting in the on-line photography competition called EXPOSURE at ArtistWanted.org. Please visit the site and vote for me if you like what you see. http://www.artistwanted.org/DianeMorganFineArt