This painting of a single rosemary sprig is part of my Painting a Day for Pandemic project. Every day through the end of the April I'm going to paint & sell an original watercolor for $50 & at the end of the month, donate half the proceeds to a person or organization in particular need due to the current economic situation.

‘Rosemary’ : I must confess I have rosemary envy. Everyone around here grows it effortlessly into giant bushes that are significant elements of their landscaping. . . like, ones that must be trimmed back before they takeover! Meanwhile, I’ve killed no less than 6 in an attempt to grow one under my dining room window. I concluded a couple years ago that our property stays so wet that the roots won’t dry out and, as my mother in law says, “rosemary likes its feet dry”:) So I potted one and it became root-bound and died. I potted another and didn’t water it enough and it also died. This single sprig is a sign of hope; I bought another rosemary plant at the farmer’s market last week & I have a good feeling about it. . . if nothing else, she’s inspired a painting & that’s enough. But do wish me luck!!

8x10

Watercolor & Charcoal on heavy weight cold-press paper

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