February Flowers!

I took the Instagram challenge #29FebruaryFlowers last month - create floral artwork every single day.  I've never done anything quite like that! At first I thought, no biggie, I can draw a flower or two every day.  Yea, it turned out to be quite the challenge!  I really got into it, trying a variety of techniques I'm learning through my online and in-person classes.  Of course, there were a few days that the flowers only got a passing effort - see my daughter's water polo ball.  But for the most part, I put a lot of effort into my daily art practice.

I'm very proud of my work and enjoyed seeing my art change and develop (for the better, most of the time) through the month.  Sharing my flowers every day on Instagram - @mmconner23 and with my friends on Facebook was very rewarding. I had quite a few cheerleaders - thank you!  Both communities have such great art groups and I loved seeing other artists' daily blooms.  

Now that it's March, I'm thinking of developing some of those daily creations into larger canvases.  I'm also ready to make different art (maybe something aquatic, getting ready for summer swim season).  For those who requested, I've put quite a few of my February Flowers in my shop.  You won't find the water polo ball there though. I'd get in trouble for selling that!

Happy March to you all. Enjoy my flowers (and check out #28FebruraryFlowers on Instagram) and know that Spring is just around the corner!

- Mary