Thursday, May 22, 2014

Matilija Poppies

matilija poppy ~ photo by Jane LaFazio
photo by Jane LaFazio
Another obsession, I mean, interest of mine, is Matilija Poppies. The grow wild and bloom this time of year. I love looking at them, photographing and drawing. (A quilt is next, for sure!)
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
My painting stuff. photo by Jane LaFazio
I visited the lovely Fullerton Arboretum recently, and went straight to the poppies.
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
photo by Jane LaFazio
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
Sketchbook page in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
photo by Jane LaFazio
One of my esteemed blog readers referred to these flowers as
"a dandelion in a wedding dress." 

matilija poppy
photo by Jane LaFazio
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
 detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
 detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
matilija poppy
photo by Jane LaFazio
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
 detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
matilija poppy
photo by Jane LaFazio

Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
 detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
Matilija Poppies ~ in my sketchbook
 detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

16 comments:

  1. Deb @ PaperTurtle5/22/2014 9:10 AM

    Oh I wish I lived near San Diego - I would definitely sign up for your class! I found your art through Sketchbook Skool (review on my blog today) and even though I didn't mean to pick a favorite it was you. Hand's down! I just love your style, Jane. Thanks for the inspiration! Your photos and sketches in today's post are just lovely! :o)

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  2. Netty5/22/2014 10:34 AM

    Beautiful work as always Jane. Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. Rita5/22/2014 2:24 PM

    Lovely! These are some of my favorite flowers. I've tried to get them to grow in my yard but no luck so far.

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  4. Roxanne Steed5/23/2014 7:39 AM

    Wish they grew up here in CT. I have a feeling I probably first found out about them from you when I lived in San Diego many years ago (over a decade & a half!) and I think you painted them even back then! They are just simply beautiful- loved seeing this page & all the variations of this plant that you've included!

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  5. Denise5/25/2014 7:56 AM

    I love these poppies too. Too bad there are none in Colorado but the last time I was in California they were blooming up a storm in San Juan Capistrano. They look like sunny side up eggs to me.

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  6. Anonymous4/02/2015 4:42 PM

    lovely, just absolutely lovely. . . . and thank you Jane for sharing. Hugs, Ruth

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  7. Cosima5/17/2015 5:53 AM

    It's just wonderful! Thanks for your always inspiring art.

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  8. Loretta7/05/2015 5:38 AM

    You are so talented. These drawings are beautiful.

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  9. Kathy E8/25/2015 12:42 PM

    Those poppies and your work are stunning!

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  10. Anonymous9/07/2015 10:03 AM

    Thank You Jane for sending along some inspiration! I love your M Poppies! So beautiful! I tried to respond earlier but do not have a google account and need to take the time to do so, so that I am not Anonymous! This is Lela M Friel, and I have taken a few of your on line classes. Really love your relaxed way of teaching and your art! Glad to be a part of your news letter and keep up on your creative self! Happy Fall! Lela

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  11. Tina M.7/19/2016 5:26 PM

    Love your drawings and your sketchbook style. They inspire me. Thank You.

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  12. Betsyspins7/20/2016 9:35 AM

    Such a beautiful sketchbook. Thank you for sharing.

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  13. Jenny Madigan10/27/2016 2:14 PM

    It is snowing at this moment. Your artwork transported me to a wonderful place. Thank you.

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  14. Diana11/28/2016 8:39 AM

    They certainly are a beautiful and unusual flower, I can see what captured you. What a challenge to draw and paint, but you did it!

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  15. Ruth1/29/2017 3:23 PM

    What a wonderful artist you are - love your sketches.

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